New Delhi: Official sources say the decision to give booster shots will depend on weakened immunity and the effectiveness of the vaccine, although India may have additional COVID vaccines by the end of the year and many countries with high vaccination rates have already administered them. started.
Most countries with the mRNA vaccine have started giving booster shots. However, experts say that mRNA jabs There are essentially three-dose vaccines.
However, going forward, India may consider giving booster shots to select populations who are immunized or vulnerable to infection.
in India, National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization assessed real-life data from seroprevalence studies. One of the findings is that an extended interval of at least 12 weeks between two doses of CoviShield—which accounts for about 88% of COVID vaccinations in the country—resulted in a better immune response among most vaccinated Indians, the boosters. for any urgent requirement has been met. shot. Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin has also been found to be effective against delta Variant – which is most prevalent.
Experts say that the second wave in India has also helped people gain natural immunity.
Most countries with the mRNA vaccine have started giving booster shots. However, experts say that mRNA jabs There are essentially three-dose vaccines.
However, going forward, India may consider giving booster shots to select populations who are immunized or vulnerable to infection.
in India, National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization assessed real-life data from seroprevalence studies. One of the findings is that an extended interval of at least 12 weeks between two doses of CoviShield—which accounts for about 88% of COVID vaccinations in the country—resulted in a better immune response among most vaccinated Indians, the boosters. for any urgent requirement has been met. shot. Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin has also been found to be effective against delta Variant – which is most prevalent.
Experts say that the second wave in India has also helped people gain natural immunity.
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