Want to register for COVID vaccines in Hungary? – Here is everything you need to know
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Since the fourth wave of the global coronavirus pandemic is just around the corner here in Hungary, there have been talks about the third dose of coronavirus vaccines. Israel was one of the first countries to finish vaccinating its population, and because of that, they are the first to take the third dose, and it seems like it might be the solution.
According to 24.hu, the fourth wave already hit Israel, and it seems like, thanks to the vaccines, the current wave is not as deadly as before. Unfortunately, however, research shows that the antibody count is rapidly declining after six months of inoculation.
Virologists suggest that taking a third dose or administering the vaccine to those who have not been inoculated yet is the way to go.
But how can you get the vaccine in Hungary?
Thankfully, Index gathered all the information you might need about getting vaccinated in Hungary, be it the first, second or third time. Although 5.5 million people have received two doses, Gergely Gulyás, a government official, emphasised that there are about 8 million more doses available.
Who can register on the vakcinainfo.gov.hu website?
- Every citizen living in Hungary,
- children over 12 may be registered by their parents,
- diaspora Hungarians (citizenship or Hungarian ID),
- Hungarian citizens living abroad, and
- foreigners living in Hungary using THIS English registration interface.
How to get your first vaccine?
You first need to be registered as mentioned above. You can check your registration HERE.
After that, you would need to register on the website of the National eHealth Infrastructure (EESZT). You can then choose a vaccine and book an appointment. The platform will tell you if it was successful, but you will also receive a confirmation e-mail. (Registration might take a few days before you are able to book an appointment.)
You can also contact your GP, but if you have any illness, you need to recover before getting the vaccine. If you have recovered, check with your doctor about the appointment.