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The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Immunisation Unit is reminding people that the second dose of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine is due eight to 12 weeks after the first dose. The Ministry said false information is being circulated that the second dose is due six weeks after the first. Co-coordinator of the National COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign, Dr Elizabeth Ferdinand, said the eight to 12-week time frame was the official policy …

  The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Immunisation Unit has advised that the only vaccines expiring this month are the ones which were given to Barbados by the Government of India in February, this year. The open day being held today, Friday, May 28, at various sites targets those persons who received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in February and March, or before April 1, 2021. People who got their first vaccine after April 1, 2021, are being assured by the Unit that vaccines are available for them to receive their second jab, which will be due in June. The Unit thanks members ...

Social Share Members of the public who were given appointments to receive their second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine at the Art Gallery in Queen’s Park, The City, on Thursday, April 29, and Friday, April 30, are informed of a change in venue. Those vaccinations will now take place at the Winston Scott Polyclinic, Jemmotts Lane, St Michael. The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Immunisation Unit apologises for any inconvenience this change may cause. Meanwhile, people are also asked to check their emails, including junk mail/spam, for the appointments for the second dose of the AstraZene...

April 24, 2021 The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Immunisation Unit reminds members of the public that they will be contacted via email, text or telephone to receive an appointment for the second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine. While there is a date stated on the blue card, which is given to persons after the first dose, it is recommended that they wait until they receive confirmation from the Immunisation Unit as to when and where to go for the second shot. Co-coordinator of the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19, Major David Clarke, explained that this was being done...

Social Share The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Immunisation Unit reminds members of the public that they will be contacted via email, text or telephone to receive an appointment for the second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine. While there is a date stated on the blue card, which is given to people after the first dose, it is recommended that they wait until they receive confirmation from the Immunisation Unit as to when and where to go for the second shot. Co-coordinator of the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19, Major David Clarke, explained that this was being done for a few...