After the government officially approved the provision of booster vaccines for the community, Jakarta residents can now finally register for booster vaccinations through JAKI. The target of the booster vaccine is people aged 18 years and over, prioritizing the elderly and people with immune problems (immunocompromised). Booster vaccines are available from the first to the second so that it completes your protection against Covid-19. Let’s see the next explanation!

Why Should I Get a Booster Vaccine?

A booster vaccine is an additional vaccine given after someone has received a complete primary vaccine (first dose and second dose). Booster vaccines are given to maintain our body’s immune level, as primary vaccine immunity naturally decreases over time. As with primary vaccination, booster vaccination has the potential to cause side effects such as pain and swelling at the injection site, fever, fever, and headache. This is the body’s natural response indicating the vaccine is working, so it is nothing to worry about. In Indonesia, the types of booster vaccines used are Sinovac, AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna, Janssen (J&J), and Sinopharm.

How to Check the Booster Vaccine Schedule at JAKI

As of July 4, 2022, 4,091,936 Jakarta residents have received a booster vaccine. A person can be given a booster vaccine three months after the second dose of vaccination. So, until three months have passed, you will not be able to see your booster vaccine schedule. The second booster vaccine can also be obtained after six months from the first booster vaccine. To check your booster vaccine schedule on JAKI, follow these steps:

1. open the JAKI application and click on the ‘Covid-19 Vaccination Registration’ banner;

2. enter your NIK, full name according to your KTP, and click ‘Check’;

3. read the terms and conditions, then click ‘Yes, I understand’;

4. if you are allowed to receive a booster dose, you will see a statement ‘Ready to be vaccinated with dose 4’. Click ‘Register for Vaccination Dose 4’ to choose your preferred vaccination schedule and location.

However, if you are not yet allowed to take the booster vaccine, the display that appears is as follows:

Can Select Booster Vaccine Schedule and Location

Similar to the previous vaccination registration, Smartcitizen can choose the date and location of the booster vaccine through the JAKI application. So, you don’t have to leave the house and stand in line. To choose the vaccination schedule and location, Smartcitizen can continue the registration process as described above until it is complete. Don’t forget to download and print the Vaccination and Control Card to show to the officer at the vaccination location.

A view of the JAKI application when you have successfully registered for a booster vaccine.

Then, what are the requirements for receiving a booster vaccine? This explanation is based on the Circular Letter of the Director General of Disease Prevention and Control Number SR.02.06/II/1180/2022 concerning Adjustments to the Implementation of COVID-19 Vaccination Advanced Dose (Booster) for the General Public:

1. show NIK by bringing a KTP or Family Card;

2. 18 years old and above;

3. have received a complete primary vaccine at least 3 months earlier.

As for the second booster vaccine, based on the Ministry of Health Circular Letter Number HK.02.02/C/380/2023 concerning the 2nd Booster Covid-19 Vaccination for General Public Groups, there are several adjustments as follows.

1. For Covid-19 survivors, it can only be given after undergoing treatment for three months or after one month of experiencing mild symptoms.

2. Pregnant women may participate in the vaccine after the gestational age is above three weeks.

3. Foreign nationals can participate in the vaccine provided they submit an application through the Pedulilindungi website and show their passport and residence permit (Temporary / Permanent).

5. Have received the first dose of booster vaccine at least 6 months earlier.

Monitor the Latest Covid-19 Information Through JakWarta

In addition to the second booster vaccination, the first booster vaccination is also still rolling in Jakarta, Smartcitizen. You can get all official information from the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government regarding Covid-19 through the JakWarta feature in the JAKI application. From vaccination schedules to daily Covid-19 data, everything will be sent through your smartphone notifications! So, don’t forget to monitor JakWarta, so you don’t miss information about Jakarta, Smartcitizen!

Also read: Before the Booster Vaccine, Try These JAKI Features!

That’s the information about booster vaccination registration through JAKI. Let’s spread this information to your family and friends in need! Don’t forget to invite them to register through JAKI for a simple and instant vaccination registration process. If you don’t have the app, JAKI can be downloaded for free via Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Stay safe and stick to the 6Ms (wear a mask, wash your hands, keep your distance, stay away from crowds, reduce mobility, and avoid eating together), Smartcitizen!