Thread by @miamalan

Q & A thread (questions asked on #Twitter):
1. When will SA start 2 vax kids between 5 + 11?

1. No jab has been registered for 5-11 in SA
2. @SAHPRA1: #Pfizer (they have a jab for 5-11) hasn't yet applied 4 authorisation, but has indicated an intention to apply

2. Can we use our current #Pfizer stock if Pfizer gets authorisation for vaxxing kids between 5-11?

1. No.
2. Why not?
@healthza: "Kids between 5-11 get a different dose than people of 12+, so we'd need to order those jabs/vials."

More here: mayocl.in/3gl8r6H

3. Will you get an sms from the #EVDS 2 tell you it's time 4 your #COVID19 jab booster?

1. No, not yet.
2. Why not?
@heatlhza: "We have sent over 300 million sms's and need to move some budget for this next lot. It costs 16c per sms + 32c if characters run over to a 2nd sms."

4. So what should you do if you want a booster?

1. Walk-in at a site.
2. #Pfizer: boosters = at least 6 months after your 2nd shot.
3. #JnJ: boosters = at least 2 months after your 1st shot

5. What do you do if you need a #JnJ booster at a city site (#JnJ = usually only available in rural areas)?

1. You have to phone or go to the clinic: there's no JnJ city list available.
2. @healthza: Public sites in cities usually stock both JnJ and #Pfizer.

6. Do you still need a negative #COVID19 test result to enter SA?

1. Yes: bit.ly/3HC8h6I
2. Will this change? @healthza: "This is still an active agenda item with varying opinions."