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Only those people will be able to apply for the third precautionary dose (booster dose) of vaccination against corona, who have been given the second dose of corona for 9 months. National Health Authority CEO Dr RS Sharma on Monday said that from January 10 next year, it has been decided to introduce third dose to healthcare workers and people above 60 years of age who are already suffering from diseases.
Dr. Sharma told ANI on Monday that only those who have taken the second dose for more than 9 months will get the third dose of the vaccine. Earlier on December 25, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced to give booster doses to health workers and elderly people with serious illness.
22 diseases are included in the comorbidities list
Dr. Sharma said that the government has already released the details of comorbidities certificate during the vaccination campaign. These details were released during the initiation of vaccination for the elderly as well as people aged 45 to 60+ suffering from serious diseases. At the same time, the formula will also be considered applicable on the comorbidity certificate at this time. He said that 22 diseases are included in the comorbidities list of the government.
Such diseases are in the list
1. Diabetes, kidney disease or dialysis
2. cardiovascular disease
3. stem cell transplant
4. cancer
5. cirrhosis
6. sickle cell disease
7. Prolonged Use of Steroids
8. immunosuppressant drugs
9. muscular dystrophy
10. Acid attack on respiratory system
1 1 high support needs
12. Multiple disabilities such as deaf-blindness
13. Two years in hospital with severe respiratory disease
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