Question 1

Why do I need a Covid-19 vaccine 3rd dose or booster shot?

Accepted Answer

A third dose of the vaccine, also known as a booster dose/booster shot, is an additional dose of the vaccine that helps enhance your protection against Covid-19 infection.

Question 2

Who can get the AstraZeneca Covid-19 booster dose?

Accepted Answer

Individuals who received the AstraZeneca vaccine for their first two doses are eligible to receive the AstraZeneca booster dose

Question 3

What is the age requirement for the AstraZeneca booster dose?

Accepted Answer

Currently, the booster is recommended for individuals above the age of 18.

Question 4

When can I get the AstraZeneca booster dose?

Accepted Answer

The booster dose can be taken 3 months after completion of the second dose.

Question 5

How effective is the AstraZeneca booster dose?

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that two weeks after receiving the booster dosage protection against symptomatic infection improved to 93.1% for AstraZeneca recipients

Question 6

Does the AstraZeneca booster have side effects?

Accepted Answer

The booster dose has no additional side effects apart from the side effects that may have been experienced after the first two doses, i.e, fever, pain, fatigue, headache, etc.

Question 7

Will the booster dose be effective against the new variants?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the AstraZeneca booster dose has shown high efficacy against the new variants, including Omicron, in the initial studies that were conducted.

Question 8

Can I get blood clots after taking the AstraZeneca booster dose?

Accepted Answer

It is very unlikely for you to get blood clots after the vaccination or booster as this side effect is extremely rare.

Question 9

Will I need to get AstraZeneca booster doses every year?

Accepted Answer

There is not enough data at present to know whether or not booster shots will be needed every year. Scientists are still studying vaccines to understand if they will be required in the future.

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