Timelines for the 3rd and 4th doses of vaccination for people recovering from COVID-19 in Vietnam

Nguyen Nhu Mai

15:22, 25/07/2022

The Ministry of Health of Vietnam issued Official Dispatch 3896/BYT-DP dated July 22, 2022 on strengthening the implementation of vaccination against COVID-19, in particular, the timelines for the 3rd and 4th doses of vaccination for people who recovered from COVID-19.

Specifically, the Ministry of Health of Vietnam requires people who have been infected with COVID-19 to receive the 3rd and 4th doses of vaccines according to the following guidlines:

- 3rd dose of vaccination:

+ People over 18 years old: immediately after recovering from COVID-19.

+ People aged 12 to 18: immediately after 3 months of recovery.

- 4th dose of vaccination: right after 3 months of recovery.

- Vaccination for children from 5 to under 12 years old: vaccinate immediately after 3 months of recovery from COVID-19.

At the same time, it is proposed that the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam speed up the vaccination for preschool children, pupils, and students (prioritize children from 5 to under 12 years old and children at high risk);

Quickly complete the 3rd and 4th doses of vaccination for officials, employees, and workers in the industry under the guidance of the Ministry of Health of Vietnam;

Strengthen communication and advice to students, parents or legal guardians of children, and students in Vietnam about the effects and benefits of vaccination, possible reactions after vaccination, etc.

See details in Official Dispatch 3896/BYT-DP dated 22/7/2022.

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