The 'open house' modality is available from today for all stages of vaccination against covid-19, announced the Shared Services of the Ministry of Health (SPMS) and the Directorate-General for Health (DGS).
In a joint statement, the SPMS and the DGS explain that all citizens eligible to take the vaccine can go to the vaccination points, stressing that both primary or booster vaccination will be available for people aged 18 or over, as well as the booster seasonal for priority groups.
Users aged five years and over for primary vaccination against covid-19 will also be able to resort to vaccination sites, without appointment. Using the digital password is optional.
The authorities recall that the booster dose is available to citizens aged 18 or over "who have completed the primary vaccination schedule against covid-19 and who have not been infected for less than 90 days".
The seasonal covid-19 vaccination campaign started in September 2022. So far, three million doses of the vaccine have been administered, mostly booster doses – initially for people over 60 years old and, later, in the age group over 50 years old.
Since September 2022, more than 19 million people have been vaccinated simultaneously against covid-1,7 and the flu.
In the initial phase, the scheduling process was staggered by age groups, starting with the most vulnerable users, with priority being given to protecting them and preventing serious illness, hospitalization and death.
This year, for more than a month, it was possible to schedule vaccination through the SNS 24 Portal, which started at 45 years old and went down to the age group of 18 years old.
The 'open house' modality works at the various vaccination points in the country. Opening hours can be consulted at https://covid19.min-saude.pt/casa-aberta/.
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