The National Medical Taskforce for Combatting the Coronavirus

Those who qualify for the booster dose can choose to take the Pfizer-Biontech vaccination or take the same type of vaccination that they took for their first

and second doses as a booster dose.

for those aged 60 and above

and the immunocompromised

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Pfizer-BioNTech AstraZeneca (Covishield)

Approves a booster vaccination for those who have been fully vaccinated

for six months with the

The green vaccination shield will return after receiving the booster dose

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The vaccination status of individuals eligible for a booster shot will change on the BeAware Bahrain application from the Green Shield to the Yellow Shield until they opt to receive a booster shot.

Starting from 1 October 2021

The opening of registration for the booster dose will be announced in due course