So, those who are eligible for the booster shots, you need to take note.
Set your appointments now
The government has revealed that those eligible for the shots can now now walk in, call or e-mail any private vaccination centre (PPV) to register their names on a waiting list beginning next Monday (22 November).The COVID-19 Immunisation Task Force-Booster (CITF-B) also said in a statement quoted by the News Straits Times that those who want to receive their booster shots earlier than the vaccine appointment date given to them on the MySejahtera app are also welcome to register for the waiting list.
"Those who have missed their MySejahtera vaccination appointments, as well as teenagers aged 12 to 17 who have not completed their vaccination cycle, are also eligible to put their names on the waiting list," said the statement.
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The CITF-B reiterated that at the moment, the booster shots will be prioritised for six categories: healthcare workers; security and defence frontliners; individuals aged 40 and above; individuals aged 18 and above with comorbidities; long-term healthcare centre workers and residents; pregnant mothers; and those who need to travel overseas.
"Those who have successfully registered for booster shots will be put on a waiting list first. They will be contacted by the private medical practitioners at the said PPVs if there are any appointment cancellations or 'no shows' by those with MySejahtera vaccine appointments.
"We believe this approach will also help the government to ensure that the vaccines are not wasted and would be used optimally," it said in the statement.
If you know anyone who needs a booster shot, you can check out the list of participating PPVs and other information you may need by clicking this link.
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