Israel studies authorizing a fourth dose for the population with immunodeficiencies

, Dec 5 () –

The Israeli government is studying authorizing the supply of a fourth dose of the coronavirus vaccine to reinforce the population with immunodeficiencies, according to Israeli television Channel 12.

Health authorities would be debating the pros and cons of administering a fourth dose of the vaccine in particular given news of the spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus.

The third dose was already administered from July with preference for people with immune systems at risk such as those undergoing cancer treatments.

The United Kingdom is also studying the administration of a fourth dose of the vaccine for a population with immunodeficiencies.