recommend the second booster for those over 60

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“Combine Covid and flu vaccines in the autumn” –

In the April update of the guidelines, in response to the current epidemiological situation, the Ecdc and the EMA invite all national public health authorities to “plan further recalls during the autumn and winter seasons for people at highest risk of serious illnesses, possibly by combining vaccinations against Covid-19 with those against influenza “. “The national technical advisory groups for immunization (Nitag) – the two agencies are added – will make national decisions on who should receive a second recall taking into account the situation in their countries”.

Booster dose for people between 60 and 79 –

In April, agencies had recommended years to adopt a second booster for those over 80 of resurgence of infections. The indication is to consider a second booster dose for people aged 60 to 79 and for those with medical conditions that put them at risk of serious illness.

Administration at least four months after the previous one –

As there is a new wave in Europe today with increasing rates of hospitalizations in both mainstream and intensive care units, it is imperative that public health authorities also consider 60-79-year-olds for a second recall. The dose could be given at least four months after the previous one, with particular attention to those who received a booster more than six months ago. Currently licensed vaccines can be effective in hospital admissions, serious illnesses and deaths in the context of emerging variants.

Ema is examining two updated vaccines for September –

The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) “is currently examining data for two adapted vaccines” against Covid for a possible green light “in September”. This was announced by the director of the EMA, Emer Cooke, indicating that “the EU authorities are working closely with the World Health Organization and international partners on policies relating to suitable vaccines”.

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