A lot of people want to get the 3rd (booster) shot BioNTech in Hong Kong. I just got mine in a local community vaccination centre (Choi Hung) and I hope the people who need it can get it too.
I made a map with all the vaccination community centres locations in Hong Kong here:
Original Data (with opening hours): https://www.covidvaccine.gov.hk/pdf/List_of_CVC_Venues.pdf
How did I get the booster even though I'm not in one of the current target groups, e.g., elderly, immunocompromised or vaccinated with two shots of Sinovac and I did not have a reservation?
I explained my situation to the staff there:
- I had my 2nd BioNTech shot over 200 days ago in March 2021 =β they checked using my HKID because I had trouble logging into the (I think this can also be checked via iHealth app, IAMSmart apps or HKID).
- I am traveling to a high risk Group A country in a few weeks =β showed printed plane ticket
- I will be going to take care of elderly relatives in the high risk country.
- I am a teacher =β showed my Staff Card but probably not necessary
Based on my situation, they made a booster shot reservation for me on the spot. And I DID have the following ready:
- Hong Kong ID
- iHealth and IAMSmart app installed and records ready
- Record of my 2nd shot that took place over 200 days ago
- Teacher Staff Card
- Printed confirmation of plane ticket to a high-risk country in a few weeks time
- Explained that I am going to care for an elderly relative - photo of elderly relatives
I do not know if you will be able to get a third / booster shot, but my understanding is that the BioNtech booster shot is available AT THE DISCRETION OF THE STAFF.
I don't have more information to share. I tried, and I was able to get it.
Please refer to the government website for official communications:
Thank you for the βCominarty 3β sticker on my shoulder! I hope it becomes more widely available soon.
GOOD LUCK!!!!
GOOD HEALTH TO ALL!!!
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