The Ministry of Health of Azerbaijan called for two doses of vaccine from COVID-19 citizens from a group of risk, persons with chronic diseases, all health workers and citizens over 50 years old vaccinated by a third, booster dose of vaccine.
According to HAQQIN.AZ in the ministry, all vaccines approved for use in Azerbaijan can be used as a booster dose.
The agency noted that the existence of delta strain necessitates the need to enhance the fight against the virus. The change in the weather due to the autumn season also increases the risk of wider distribution of coronavirus infection.
In addition, studies have proven that after a certain time, the effect of the coronavirus vaccine decreases, and the need for a third dose of the vaccine occurs to increase immunity.