The WHO Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) has issued updated interim policy recommendations for the use of the Ad5-nCoV-S recombinant (Ad5-nCoV) vaccine against COVID-19.
This article provides a summary of those interim recommendations; you may access the full guidance document here.Here is what you need to know.Who should be vaccinated first?While COVID-19 vaccine supplies are limited, health workers at high risk of exposure and older people should be prioritised for vaccination.
Countries can refer to the WHO Prioritization Roadmap and the WHO Values Framework as guidance for their prioritisation of target groups.
The vaccine is not recommended for persons younger than 18 years of age, pending the results of further studied in that age group.