Vaccinologist recommend fourth Covid vaccine dose for over 60s

According to a newly published recommendation from the Czech Vaccination Society, people over the age of 60, as well as those over the age of 12 who have weakened immunity and health workers, should take a fourth vaccine dose against Covid-19. The recommendation is also valid for clients and employees of socal care centers. The Ministry of Health says that relevant booster shots should become available from mid-August.

According to Covid-19 vaccination data, almost 6.9 million people, or roughly 64 percent of the population, have received two vaccine doses. Among over 65s the vaccination rate is at around 90 percent.