12 Year Olds to Receive Third COVID-19 Vaccination

According to JPost reporting on August 29, 2021, Israel's Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz confirmed that the third COVID-19 vaccination is now available for anyone 12 years of age and older and who has received two previous inoculations for at least five months.

This new vaccination policy is effective immediately.

The joint COVID-19 vaccine task force of the Israel Pediatric Association and the Department of Pediatric Infectious Diseases published Frequently Asked Questions.

As of August 29th, the Israeli data dashboard indicates over 2 million people have already received a 3rd COVID-19 vaccination.

Furthermore, the dashboard reveals Israel has confirmed over 680 new serious COVID-19 cases daily for the past eight days.

Additionally, the Israeli Ministry of Health issued a press statement today 'informing the general public that anyone who came in contact with Dr. S. K., reflexologist, in his clinic at 22 Antwerp Street, Netanya, between August 14 through 24, 2021, is required to test for SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus and inform their primary care physician.

Furthermore, anyone who is not fully vaccinated (2-doses) or recovered from COVID-19 is required to enter immediate isolation and fill in the isolation self-report form on the Ministry of Health's website.