China launches second COVID-19 booster shot

Updated: Dec 14, 2022 Xinhua Print

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An elderly resident receives a shot of COVID-19 vaccine at home during a medical service for senior citizens in Dongcheng District of Beijing, May 10, 2022. [Photo/Xinhua]

BEIJING -- China will offer a second COVID-19 booster dose to certain groups who had received their first booster shot more than six months, authorities said Wednesday.

The targeted groups are people with a high risk of infection, elderly aged over 60 years old, people with serious underlying health conditions and those with low immunity, according to a circular released by the State Council joint prevention and control mechanism against COVID-19.

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