Andrew
Online Reporter
PEOPLE in Harare and Chitungwiza who only received the first dose of the Sputnik V vaccine should get their second jab before Monday (February 28), the Ministry of Health and Child Care has said.
In a statement, the Ministry said records show that after receiving their first dose, some members of the public did not return for the second dose.
The jabs are being administered at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals, Beatrice Road Infectious Diseases Hospital, Mbare Polyclinic, Highfield Polyclinic, Western Triangle Clinic, Zengeza Clinic, Seke North Clinic, Seke South Clinic and St Mary’s Clinic.
“The Ministry of Health and Child Care wishes to inform members of the public in and around Harare City and Chitungwiza who received only the first dose of Sputnik V vaccine to visit the (mentioned) health centres for their second dose on or before 28 February 2022,” reads the statement.
“The second dose is important for full protection against Covid-19. Our records at these centres indicate that some of our clients who received Sputnik V vaccine did not return as especially the second dose.”
Tinaye Agere
Online Reporter