Again it’s the season to think about getting your Covid-19 shot. While many people have stopped worrying about Covid-19, we’re here to bring you the facts so that you and your loved ones can make an informed decision.
General Recommendations
General or primary vaccination is still recommended as a means of protection against serious complications and death. This includes 2 doses of the vaccine. As the protectiveness diminishes over time, all adults are also recommended to take a third, top-up dose.
Therefore, Folkhälsomyndigheten recommends that all Swedes over the age of 18 be vaccinated with at least 3 doses against Covid-19.
Things to keep in mind:
- The time period between doses should be at least 4 months
- If you had Covid-19, you should still get vaccinated at least 3 months after you recover
Recommendations for Children
Due to the low risk of complications or serious illness in children and young people, vaccination for healthy people aged 12-17 should no longer be considered mandatory.
When it comes to young people in groups of special risk, however, the recommendation still stands.
4th Dose Recommendations for Autumn 2022
The recommendation from Folkhälsomyndigheten regarding the autumn top-up dose is that only those who are at risk of becoming seriously ill from the effects of Covid-19 should receive them, regardless of how many doses they have received so far.
In short, these groups of people should consider taking another dose of the vaccine:
- People over the age of 65
- People living in homes for the elderly
- People receiving home care
- People over the age of 18 that belong to a certain risk group
Protect Others
Please remember that even though you might not need to take the vaccine for yourself, you might consider it to protect those around you – if you live with someone who is at risk for example.
Handle Your Vaccination through 1177.se
For everything you need to know and complete around vaccination for Covid-19, you may consult the 1177.se website when it comes to:
- General information about Covid-19 vaccination
- Informing yourself about the vaccination process
- Booking your timeslot
- Rescheduling your appointment and more
A lot of the information varies by region, so it’s important to consult the 1177.se website carefully.
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