Approval granted to administer Pfizer as third dose in Sri Lanka
Posted by Editor on September 29, 2021 - 7:16 pm

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He explained that the third dose and the booster dose are different
Accordingly, booster doses of Pfizer vaccine will be administered for those over 60 years, those between 30-60 who are suffering from chronic illnesses, health workers, and frontline workers.
Meanwhile, those with cancer and kidney diseases, alongside persons who have undergone surgeries will be administered a third dose, he added.

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