According to Kuipers, the repeat shot is necessary to maintain protection against disease and death. The cabinet is taking into account a new corona wave in the autumn.
An updated vaccine will probably be used if it appears that it protects better than the current vaccines. This injection must first be registered by the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
The Outbreak Management Team (OMT) advised the cabinet to proceed with the next round of vaccinations. An increase in the number of infections can put pressure on healthcare and also cause disruption elsewhere in society.
For people over 60, it may already be the fifth corona jab. First they received the regular series of the vaccine, which usually consisted of two shots. After that, they were eligible for a booster shot and a so-called repeat shot.