RAMAT GAN: An Israeli hospital on Monday gave a fourth dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to a trial group, as the country considers approving the measure for vulnerable populations to avoid increased infections. omicron Type.
Sheba Medical Center subject of study Ramat Gani A spokesman said those outside Tel Aviv “would zero in on the vaccine’s efficacy in producing antibodies and safety to determine whether a fourth vaccine is needed in general.” 150 subjects are all medical staff.
Last week an expert panel of the Ministry of Health recommended that Israel Became the first country to deliver a fourth vaccine dose – also known as a second booster – to people over the age of 60, people with weakened immune systems and medical workers.
The proposal was welcomed by the Israeli government, which has struggled against a plateau of turn-out for vaccines.
But the fourth shot is awaiting final approval by the Director General of the ministry, Nachman Asho, a medical doctor whose decision, officials say, will be made without government interference.
Israeli media said that given concerns about a lack of testing data, Ash could raise the age limit to 70 and remove medical workers from the roster.
The health ministry has neither confirmed nor denied this, nor has it said when Ash’s decision is to be made.
According to ministry figures, about 63% of Israel’s 9.4 million population have received the first two vaccines. About 45% have also received a third dose or booster shot. About 2,000 confirmed or suspected Omicron cases have been reported.
Israel was the fastest country to roll out early vaccines a year ago, and became the first country to see immunity diminish over time, a response with a comprehensive booster program.
Sheba Medical Center subject of study Ramat Gani A spokesman said those outside Tel Aviv “would zero in on the vaccine’s efficacy in producing antibodies and safety to determine whether a fourth vaccine is needed in general.” 150 subjects are all medical staff.
Last week an expert panel of the Ministry of Health recommended that Israel Became the first country to deliver a fourth vaccine dose – also known as a second booster – to people over the age of 60, people with weakened immune systems and medical workers.
The proposal was welcomed by the Israeli government, which has struggled against a plateau of turn-out for vaccines.
But the fourth shot is awaiting final approval by the Director General of the ministry, Nachman Asho, a medical doctor whose decision, officials say, will be made without government interference.
Israeli media said that given concerns about a lack of testing data, Ash could raise the age limit to 70 and remove medical workers from the roster.
The health ministry has neither confirmed nor denied this, nor has it said when Ash’s decision is to be made.
According to ministry figures, about 63% of Israel’s 9.4 million population have received the first two vaccines. About 45% have also received a third dose or booster shot. About 2,000 confirmed or suspected Omicron cases have been reported.
Israel was the fastest country to roll out early vaccines a year ago, and became the first country to see immunity diminish over time, a response with a comprehensive booster program.
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