Fiji rolls out Covid-19 booster shots

Fiji has begun administering Covid-19 booster shots to frontline and vulnerable people.

The decision was made following the authorization of the use of Moderna vaccine for booster doses in more than 30 countries including the United States, the UK, Israel, Singapore, and France.

The Health Ministry said they want to ensure full protection against Covid-19 for those who will deal directly with incoming travellers when the borders reopen tomorrow.

The booster is also for those who will be at high risk of severe disease when exposed to the virus.

The Ministry has begun providing booster doses of Moderna vaccine from current vaccination sites, to those in the target population who received their second dose more than 5 months ago.

Eligible individuals who are not able to go to a vaccination dose can contact toll-free line 158 to register for home vaccination.