The Department of Disease Control is urging senior citizens and individuals with chronic diseases to get two doses of Covid-19 vaccine this year as a precaution against coronavirus infections.
DDC chief Tares Krassanairawiwong said the elderly and those living with chronic conditions should get a booster ahead of the upcoming rainy season, and another before the cooler weather arrives towards the end of the year.
The timing corresponds with the times in the year when cases of seasonal flu tend to spike, Dr Tares said, adding the department has prepared 20 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine for the targeted groups.
“As we estimate only a small number of healthy individuals will come in for a booster this year, we should have enough stock for the year, even for tourists who might…
