COVID-19 vaccination

Vaccination is recommended for everyone aged six and over.

The vaccines are usually administered in residential care centres.

The vaccination schedule usually consists of two doses with a minimum interval of three to four weeks.

Two weeks after the full vaccination schedule,  sufficient antibodies are formed, but the rate of protection against infection and against severe disease varies according to the type of vaccine. It is not yet clear how long the protection lasts.

A revaccination after a few months is recommeded, however It is not yet clear whether more revaccinations will be necessary.

After a vaccination mild symptoms often appear, such as a flu-like feeling, fever and pain, redness or swelling at the injection site. Serious side effects are extremely rare. The risk of side effects is many times lower than the risk of the disease itself.

Because the immunity after experiencing the disease does not alway offer protection against all variants and the duration can be short, vaccination is also recommended if you have already had COVID-19.

Vaccination against COVID-19 is not compulsory.

• Currently, the general COVID-19 measures still apply to vaccinated persons.
• If you have received your full vaccination schedule at least fouteen days ago, you can travel in Europe with a vaccination certificate .

• Your invitation to be vaccinated will be sent to your home address in Belgium.
• If you have a state registration number, you can activate your e-box so that you are also invited via the e-box.
• If you don’t have an address in Belgium, you have to inform yourself and get vaccinated in the country where you live.