STA, 3 September 2021 - The national advisory committee on immunisation has advised Slovenian authorities introduce a third jab of anti-Covid vaccines for the elderly at care homes, for people older than 70, and for all residents with chronic conditions. All the others can also get a booster shot if they want, according to the minutes from the group's meeting.
A third shot of coronavirus vaccines was earlier recommended only for those with severely weakened immune systems, because their reaction to the basic vaccination tends to be weaker.
"All the others can also get a third or booster jab if they wish so, although there is no proof for now that a third shot is needed for the other groups," said the advisory committee said.
It recommended the use of mRNA vaccines for the third shot, and at least a six-month break between the basic two jabs and the third one.
The government was meanwhile recommended to change a relevant regulation to say that a person vaccinated with Pfizer's vaccine is protected seven days after receiving the second jab, and in 14 days if vaccinated with all the other vaccines.
Under the regulation in place since 30 August, a person meets the vaccination rule in Slovenia as soon as they are fully vaccinated.
