The Ministry of Health said that it is still not possible to recommend the fourth dose of the vaccine against Covid-19 for the population. According to a technical note published by the folder, so far there is not enough data for this to happen.
“Before we move towards new indications in the PNO calendar [Plano Nacional de Operacionalizações]it is necessary to understand the epidemiological scenario in greater detail regarding hospitalizations, deaths and infections by Covid-19 among certain age groups and their relationship with vaccination status (vaccinated vs unvaccinated)”, says the published technical note.
The technical note points out that the PNO is dynamic and adaptable to the evolution of scientific knowledge, the epidemiological situation, and the availability of vaccines against Covid-19 in Brazil.
Despite this technical note published on Friday (4), people who follow the matter said that the discussion continues and a new meeting is scheduled for Friday (11).
The government of São Paulo is considering applying the fourth dose of the Covid-19 vaccine to the general population. The information was given this Saturday (5), at a press conference.
The recommendation of the Ministry of Health so far is that the fourth dose continues to be applied in immunocompromised patients. This group started to receive another dose of the immunizing agent in December last year.
This category includes, according to the folder, people living with HIV; hemodialysis patients; undergoing chemotherapy for cancer; with chronic inflammatory immune-mediated diseases; solid organ or hematopoietic stem cell (HSCT) transplant recipients using immunosuppressive drugs; among others.
“A booster dose of the Covid-19 vaccine for all immunocompromised individuals over 18 years of age who received three doses in the primary schedule (two doses and an additional dose), which should be administered from 4 months onwards”, says note. ministry technique, published in December.
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