The Fourth Dose Of Vaccination In North Sumatra Begins Early August

MEDAN - The implementation of the second fourth dose (booster) of the COVID-19 vaccination program for health workers (nakes) in the North Sumatra region began in early August 2022.

"For the fourth dose, we will start Monday, August 1, 2022," said Head of the North Sumatra Health Service Ismail Lubis in Medan as reported by ANTARA, Friday, July 29.

This second booster vaccination follows up the Circular of the Directorate General of Disease Prevention and Control of the Indonesian Ministry of Health No. HK 02.02/C/3615/2022 concerning the Second Booster Dose of COVID-19 Vaccination for Health Human Resources.

According to him, Health Human Resources (HR) is a group that has a high risk of being exposed to COVID-19, in addition to considering the increasing number of health workers infected with COVID-19.

Ismail said the second booster dose vaccination for health workers would be carried out in all health facilities in North Sumatra.

In addition, the Kadinkes reminded all health workers to continue to implement strict health protocols by using personal protective equipment (PPE) when providing health services.

"Still comply with health protocols when in public places," he said.