The booster shot is currently in full swing, but many people still have an important question: am I eligible for the booster shot or not?
Who is the booster shot intended for?
At present, anyone 60 years of age and older and adults with Down syndrome can receive a booster shot if they wish. This also applies to healthcare workers and adult residents of nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, institutions for the disabled and mental healthcare institutions. Vulnerable people often live here and the number of infections increases, which increases the risk of infection and serious illness. Ultimately, anyone who wants to can get a booster shot.
I had a shot from Janssen. Will I also receive a booster vaccination?
It is currently being investigated whether people under the age of sixty who have had the Janssen vaccine should also receive a booster. According to the RIVM, there is currently no medical necessity for this.
I have had corona and have had two vaccinations. Do I need another booster shot?
According to the RIVM, you will also receive an invitation for a booster shot if you have been infected with the coronavirus. If you contracted corona after your last vaccination, you have to wait six months before you can get a booster shot.
I had one shot and then got corona. Will I get another booster shot?
Was this one jab from Janssen? Then, according to the RIVM, you will also receive a booster shot after contracting corona. Have you had one shot from another vaccine and then contracted corona? Then you have not yet had a full-fledged basic series of the vaccine. You then need the second injection first. Then you have to wait six months before you can take a booster shot.
Do I have to take a booster vaccination if I am pregnant?
Pregnant women are more at risk of becoming seriously ill from corona. This can affect the health of both the mother and the baby. Pregnant women can take the booster shot if they receive an invitation. For them, Pfizer and Moderna (mRNA vaccines) have been found to be safe in the basic series. According to the RIVM, the side effects after a booster shot are not expected to occur more often or to be more serious than after the basic series with mRNA vaccines.
