07/17/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/17/2021 23:58
As part of the test dose today, a total of received the Moderna vaccine (Heterologous approach) as the COVID-19 second dose vaccination at the Flu Clinic, RBP Helipad, Thimphu.
2 minor Adverse Event Following Immunization (AEFI - side effects) were reported (i.e. dizziness and 1 itching around the injection site). The oldest individual to be vaccinated today is 88 years old while the youngest individual is 18 years old. Hence, this highlights a successful test dose programme today prior to the Nationwide second dose vaccination campaign.
The Ministry of Health encourages our fellow citizens to join the Nation in the COVID-19 second dose vaccination campaign which will start from .
Together We Can!