Starting next Wednesday (22), Joinville residents aged 40 and over can now receive their fourth dose of the Covid-19 vaccine in the northern city of Santa Catarina.

People aged 40 and over can get their fourth dose from Wednesday – Photo: Joinville City Hall/Disclosure

The expansion of the age group for this dose is considered by the recommendation of the Ministry of Health for the population. The interval between the third and fourth dose should be four months.

The Covid-19 vaccine is available at UBSFs (Basic Family Health Units) located throughout the city except UBSF Jativoca and Morro do Amaral.

The service is provided from Monday to Friday, during office hours. A complete list with addresses and opening hours can be found on the Joinville City Hall website.

Vaccine administration is also available at the Immunization Room of the Health Surveillance Service (Rua Abdon Batista, 172 – Centro) Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 6:50 pm.