This is an open-label, single-arm phase 3B study to monitor the effectiveness of the single dose Ad26.COV2.S COVID-19 (Janssen) vaccine boost among Sisonke participants in South Africa
Find Out MoreDid you receive a Sisonke vaccination?
Health workers who participated in Sisonke will be offered a booster shot of Janssen® (J&J) vaccination from Wednesday, 10 November.
You CAN get a booster shot if:
You received a first dose of J&J through the Sisonke study. Even if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
You CANNOT get a booster shot if:
Your first dose of J&J was received outside the Sisonke study. You have already accessed a booster vaccination through other means.
How Sisonke2 will work
You will receive a SMS invitation to participate in Sisonke2. This will take you to a link for informed consent. Please take time to read this. Please complete it if you wish to take part. After completing the consent you will receive a new vaccination voucher number starting with the
letters BD- (Booster Dose). Ask your manager or watch the press and social media for details of your closest vaccination site. Sites will be available in all sub-districts.
Please DO NOT re-register on EVDS.
Has your cell number changed?
Life happens. Here’s what to do to ensure you get your invite: Phone the National Coronavirus Call Center and ask an operator to update your cellphone number on your vaccination record. 0800 029 999
Get ready to be boosted!
Watch your cellphone for the SMS invite. Update the National Coronavirus Call Centre with a new cell number if needed. Keep an eye out for details of sites. Be part of Africa’s first large study of COVID-19 booster vaccines.
Eligibility - Inclusion and exclusion criteria
Recommendations for participants of special interest
This course is for Vaccination Site Champions responsible for supporting the rollout of Sisonke 2 at National Vaccination Sites. This ensures participants get booster vaccinations safely and that we comply with all study procedures. Enroll for Free
Sisonke Booster Study for health workers starting at selected vaccination sites from tomorrow 9 November 2021, 8 November 2021
South African Medical Research Council and National Department of Health announce Sisonke 2 or the Sisonke boost study for health workers, 29 October 2021
• Sisonke2 - Overview for vaccination site champions (Video)
• Participant Information Leaflet (English)
• Informed Consent Form (Electronic, Online)
• Sisonke2 - Update, 9 November 2021
• Sisonke2 - Update, 10 November 2021
• Sisonke2 - Fact Sheet, 11 November 2021
• Sisonke2 - Update, 16 November 2021
• Sisonke2 - Update, 22 November 2021
• Sisonke2 - BD-Vaccination Voucher may ONLY be redeemed for a Janssen (J&J) vaccine, 22 November 2021
• Sisonke2 - Update, 23 November 2021
• Sisonke2 - Update, 24 November 2021
• Sisonke2 - Update, 13 December 2021
• Sisonke2 - Update, 15 December 2021
• Sisonke2 - Update, 20 December 2021