CAVEI recommendation on annual vaccination against COVID-19 for the year 2025

In this document, the Advisory Committee on Vaccines and Immunization Strategies (CAVEI) responds to the consultation of the Ministry of Health (MINSAL) received on November 25, 2024 regarding the convenience of changing the "booster dose" vaccination schedule against COVID-19 to 6 or 12 months for an annual vaccination schedule, similar to that used for vaccination against influenza. The CAVEI analyzed this request at its ordinary meeting on November 27, 2024 where they discussed various aspects such as the epidemiological situation, vaccination coverage, implications logistics and operations, adherence, among other background information presented below.