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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Israel now offering COVID boosters to over 30s
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Illustrative: A pregnant woman receives a COVID-19 vaccine, at a Maccabi Health vaccination center at the Givatayim mall, outside of Tel Aviv, August 23, 2021. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
The Health Ministry announces that Israelis over the age of 30 are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster, lowering the minimum age from 40.
The new policy is effective immediately and those in the age group should turn to their health providers to set up appointments, the ministry says.
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