Ukraine has changed the rules for vaccination against COVID-19. This was reported by Komersant ukrainskyi
with reference to the relevant post of the Ministry of Health on Telegram.
Firstly, vaccination schemes for the population are being simplified: for most people, one vaccination against COVID-19 is enough. For people who are at risk of severe COVID-19, more doses are provided for – that is, revaccination in 6-12 months.
The definition of vaccination stages is also changing for doctors and patients:
- one vaccination (or two vaccinations for certain groups) is the primary vaccination;
- all subsequent vaccinations are revaccination against COVID-19.
Revaccination is recommended in 6-12 months not for everyone, but for people at risk:
- adults and children with weakened immune systems or concomitant or severe chronic diseases
- pregnant women
- people over 60 years of age;
- adults and children at risk of severe illness and death due to coronavirus infection,
- representatives of professional risk groups (e.g. doctors, teachers, military personnel, etc.).
The need for revaccination is determined by a doctor, taking into account the recommendations approved by the Ministry of Health.
Ukrainians who have completed the basic vaccination course (two or three vaccinations, depending on the vaccine) in previous years and received the 4th or 5th booster vaccination last year can continue to be revaccinated free of charge.
