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Covid vaccine for the elderly

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My father who recently turned 80 years is about to travel to visit some of his children abroad. Kindly let me know if it is safe for him to be vaccinated with the COVID-19 Vaccine.

Ibukun (by SMS)

 

It has been confirmed that the Covid-19 Vaccine as well as the Booster doses are very safe for all age groups from 12 years to those in their 90s. Having said this, the usual preventive methods against the virus such as wearing of masks, hand washing and distance spacing still need to be practiced even after vaccination.

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