From December 24th, 2nd and 3rd vaccine doses may be mixed. Those with low immunity should book their boosters at the hospital/clinic where they received their 1st dose.
5 months after your 2nd dose, you are eligible to receive a 3rd dose (booster).
According to the Department of Health, Taipei City Government, from December 24, those who have had their 1st vaccine dose can choose a different brand for their 2nd dose. Those eligible should check if the specific vaccine is offered at any hospital/clinic. Those aged 18 and above who have had a 2nd dose are offered a booster dose 5 months after receiving the 2nd dose. It is advised that they receive mRNA vaccines, including Moderna (a half dose), BNT (full dose), or protein subunit vaccine Medigen to be fully protected.
Patients who have a weakened immune system or are on kidney dialysis should contact their hospital regarding receiving a 3rd dose (basic booster dose).
The Department of Health states that anyone aged 12 and above who have been assessed by a physician to be immunocompromised or have a weakened immune system should receive an additional dose (full dose) to give themselves more protection. Those who are eligible include kidney dialysis patients, patients on highly immunosuppressive drugs, organ transplant/stem cell transplant patients, patients with moderate/severe congenital immunodeficiency, HIV-positive patients, cancer patients undergoing or having received immunosuppressive treatment within one year, patients who have received chemotherapy or radiation in the past 6 months, or other patients who have been assessed by a physician to be immunocompromised or have a weakened immune system. Those who are eligible should contact their hospital regarding vaccination.
For more information on vaccines, please call (02)2375-3782 or 1999. For information on where you can get the vaccine, please visit the official website of the Department of Health, Taipei City Government.
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