Expert advisory group recommends COVID-19 vaccination strategy for the autumn season – World Health Organization

In addition, to provide additional protection, to minimize the risk of severe disease, hospitalization and death from COVID-19, and to maximize the resilience of health-care provision, countries should:

"The updated interim recommendations on vaccination strategy come as cases continue to rise across the European Region," noted Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe. "Most countries have either removed or decreased public healthrn measures such as mask mandates, and the summer travel season is upon us, with increased social mixing, within and between countries."

Dr Kluge continued, "Vaccinating everyone who is eligible with the recommended number of primary doses and the first booster dose must remain a priority across the European Region. But a second booster shot should also be provided to the immunocompromised,rn and be considered for other vulnerable people, to reduce the risk of severe disease and the resulting burden on health systems. As we go about our daily lives, we must remember that this virus is still with us and its still dangerous. Enjoyrn the summer, but do so safely, and take a second booster shot if you are eligible."

The full conclusions and recommendations of the ad hoc ETAGE meeting are available online in the document Interim recommendations on COVID-19 vaccination in autumn 2022 for the WHO European Region.

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Expert advisory group recommends COVID-19 vaccination strategy for the autumn season - World Health Organization