As the epidemic slowed down, various restrictions were gradually lifted. The Ministry of Health and Welfare will hold a “vaccine plus one” activity today to prepare for the return to normal life. The command center recommends that citizens get at least one dose of vaccine in 2023. Relevant information can be inquired on the “vaccine plus one, unblocking peace of mind” section of the official website of the CDC.
Q1: Why do you need “vaccine plus one”?
A1: According to the command center, the protection after vaccination is not permanent. “Adding one dose of vaccine” can improve the preventive protection, especially effectively reducing the chances of hospitalization, severe illness and death after infection.
Q2: During the implementation period of the activity?
A2: From March 6th to April 30th.
Q3: Who are the “vaccine plus one, unblocking peace of mind”?
A3: Those who “have never received any dose”, “have not completed the basic dose” and “have not been vaccinated with Moderna BA.4/5 next-generation vaccine since January 1 this year”.
Q4: Which objects are not applicable?
A4: Those who have received the BA.5 next-generation vaccine since January 1 this year.
Q5: If the diagnosis is confirmed during the implementation of the event, can the vaccine be given later?
A5: People who cannot be vaccinated during the implementation period can still go to contract medical institutions arranged/designated by local governments to get vaccinated.
Q6: Is it possible to administer injections if you have been diagnosed?
A6: The time of vaccination must be at least 3 months and more than 84 days apart from the date of diagnosis; if at least two doses have been given, the time of vaccination must be at least 3 months and more than 84 days apart from the previous dose of vaccine.
Q7: I was vaccinated with the Moderna BA.4/5 generation vaccine last year. Can I “vaccinate +1” this time?
A7: Yes, in the past (111) year, the bivalent BA.4/5 generation vaccine should be vaccinated at intervals of more than 3 months (84 days), and another dose of bivalent BA.4/5 generation vaccine can be vaccinated.
Q8: What vaccines are available?
A8: According to the information from the command center at the end of last month, there are currently 127,630 doses of Modena vaccine, BNT 2,467,208 (including 1,365,610 doses for infants, 949,450 doses for children, and 152,148 doses for adults), Novavax 19 10,009,490 doses, 897,650 doses of BA.1 next-generation vaccines, and 1,553,250 doses of BA.5 next-generation vaccines.
Q9: Where can I find information about the “Vaccine +1” event?
A9: You can check the “vaccine plus one, unblocking peace of mind” section (under construction) on the official website of the CDC to inquire about the “COVID-19 Vaccination Institute“, use the “COVID-19 Vaccination Center Information” provided by the local government health bureaus, or “COVID-19 Vaccination Center Map”, choose the nearest vaccination site near your home or work, or go to the local government Get more latest news from the official website and fan page of the Health Bureau.
Q10: “Vaccine +1” activities are different in different counties and cities?
A10: Vaccination is promoted by counties and cities using the resources under their jurisdiction, and each county and city promotes appropriate promotion activities according to local conditions; details are subject to the announcement of each county and city.
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