As of 1 July, a Pfizer Covid-19 booster dose begins to be applied in select vaccination centers around the country. Those vaccinated with Sinovac and AstraZeneca vaccines in the Dominican Republic are eligible for the third free jab. Getting the booster shot is voluntary.
President Luis Abinader, Health Cabinet coordinator, Vice President Raquel Peña and Public Health Minister Daniel Rivera made the announcement during a press conference at the Presidential Palace on 30 June 2021. Vice President Peña had previously announced the government would be making the Pfizer vaccine available to boost the immunity of those who had received the Sinovac vaccine.
The Abinader administration Health Cabinet met with the Dominican Medical Association and medical societies to explain the arguments for the controversial decision. Afterwards, the medical community signed a joint...
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