Vaccination remains one of the best protective measures against COVID-19. Recommendations for vaccination are in place in all Member States and roll-out of vaccination is ongoing.

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) urge EU citizens to get vaccinated and to adhere to the recommended number of doses.

This is particularly important taking into account the spread of the Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19), the need to protect citizens, especially those at risk of severe COVID-19, and the desire to open up our societies and relax restrictions.