The same is true for people aged 40 or over who were
vaccinated with Janssen's drug 90 days or more ago.
People who have not had Covid-19 in the last 150 days and
have completed the vaccination schedule for at least 150 days are currently
eligible for the booster dose in the Open House regime, according to the health authorities.
This modality is still available, with regard to Covid-19,
for primary vaccination (taking the first two doses of any vaccine, with the
exception of the single-dose Janssen vaccine) for users aged 12 years or over;
booster vaccination (common 'third dose') for users aged 18 to 59 years; and
seasonal booster vaccination ('fourth dose') for priority professional groups
(namely, health services, firefighters involved in transporting patients,
prison professionals, among others).
These individuals can therefore go directly to the
vaccination centre or health centre to receive the vaccine.
We are travelers in Portugal and want to get a booster Covid19 shot. We've been told that the vaccines are only available for residents. We understand giving priority to residents but would suggest that if there is sufficient supply, they should be available to visitors too as we're mingling with the local population and could transmit or catch Covid. We are of course willing to pay for the vaccine too. So far all our enquiries, have resulted in the answer that the vaccine is for residents only.
By Harsha from Lisbon on 01 Dec 2022, 09:46
Thoroughly confused! International Living Magazine rated Portugal #12 and the US #36 in Healthcare worldwide. I am 75, wear the mask at venues but not outside and never had even a cold since the 2 Pfizer vaccinations + 2 boosters and in September I got the 5th Booster good for 1 year targeting the dominant Omicron variant. Shouldn't Portugal be giving the 5th vaccine for Omicron for those who want and need it? Enlighten me please. Is this the drug shortage TPN writes about???
By Bradley from USA on 02 Dec 2022, 04:39