Persons under 30 years of age are preferably recommended to receive the booster vaccination with the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine.īooster vaccination after basic immunisation with Janssen If this is not possible, the booster vaccination can also be carried out with the respective other mRNA vaccine in the form of an «off-label use» after medical consultation.
In principle, the booster vaccination should be given with the same mRNA vaccine as the primary and secondary vaccination, although with Moderna only half the dose needs to be injected. Therefore, persons willing to be vaccinated must sign a corresponding consent at the vaccination site. Off-label earlier than 6 monthsĪll booster vaccinations given before six months have elapsed after the basic immunisation are considered «off-label», as there is no authorisation from Swissmedic for them. Procedure in the canton of Zurichįrom 1 January 2022, all persons in the canton of Zurich whose basic immunisation took place four months ago will be contacted directly by SMS or letter and invited to book an appointment for booster vaccination.
The EKIF has adapted its recommendation as of 21 December 2021 and shortened the interval between basic immunisation and booster vaccination from six to four months for optimal vaccination protection. A booster vaccination with an mRNA vaccine from Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech is recommended from four months after a complete vaccination (basic immunisation) for all persons aged 16 and over.
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