The National Department of Health has advised that individuals with compromised immune systems are eligible receive an additional COVID-19 vaccine dose. These individuals will receive an additional dose as part of the primary schedule of the COVID-19 vaccine to enhance immune protection. These additional vaccine doses will be available to eligible individuals over the age of 18 years from Monday, 30th January 2023 at vaccination sites countrywide.
Who is immunocompromised?
Individuals who are registered for and on treatment to manage the following conditions are considered as immunocompromised:
- Haematological or immune malignancy
- Moderate to severe Primary immunodeficiency disorder
- HIV infection with CD4 count of <200 cells/µL within the last 6 months
- Asplenia
- Individuals receiving the following treatments:
- High dose steroids or systemic biologic (e.g. for autoimmune conditions)
- Long term renal dialysis
- Transplant recipients (Solid organ or bone marrow)
*Timing of vaccination in relation to active cancer treatment should be guided by your treating clinician who is managing your care.
Find out more on the vaccination for immunocompromised adults.
What you need for your additional vaccine dose?
You need to first register on the Electronic Vaccination Data System (EVDS) by selecting the relevant button on the page, for your additional dose. You should use the same identity number used for your EVDS registration and answer the Yes/No questions presented.
Upon successful registration, you will receive your unique vaccination code via SMS to the mobile number EVDS has on record. The vaccination code for these doses will start with the prefix AD-IC-XXXXXXXX.
On your vaccination day, you will need to bring the following with you to the vaccination site:
- Unique vaccination code (received via SMS)
- ID/Passport
- Your EVDS COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate
- A letter confirming your eligibility as an immunocompromised individual. You can contact your treating doctor for a referral letter.
Please note
Persons 18 years and older will be eligible to receive an additional booster dose providing that a period of at least 180 days has elapsed since they received their last Covid-19 vaccination. This means that adults 50 years and older will be eligible to receive a total of five doses, and adults 18 - 49 years will be eligible to receive a total of four doses.
Where available, these doses should be administered using the Comirnaty® vaccine. However, Janssen® (J&J) vaccine may also be used, if the Comirnaty® vaccine is not available or if the person prefers to receive the Covid-19 vaccine Janssen®
If you need a referral from your treating doctor
Should you need a referral from your treating doctor or nurse for an additional vaccine dose, please request them to complete this form. Please ensure that your referring doctor or nurse retains a copy of the form.
Where to get your additional vaccine dose?
Visit any participating vaccination site that is most convenient for you.
