THERE is talk now of a booster shot for Covid-19 among those already vaccinated twice. Several high-income countries the world over have started administering these boosters. Should India follow suit?
Experts feel there is not sufficient data on the need for a booster dose for Covid-19. An expert panel under the ministry of home affairs has predicted that a third wave of Covid-19 could hit the country anytime between September and October and suggested significantly ramping up the vaccination pace. WHO has sought a two-month halt on administering booster shots in view of the severely constrained vaccine availability around the globe.
Dr NK Arora, chairman of the Covid-19 working group of National Immunization Technical Advisory Group reportedly said: “The requirement of a booster dose in our country cannot be decided on the basis of the situation and decisions taken in western countries. Local evidence, based on studies done in different parts of the country, will guide the need for our people. This will be considered when 70%-80% of the population is already infected. Overall, a considerate decision will be taken based on the best available scientific evidence with the overall objective to provide optimal protection to our people.”
AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria too was reported as saying that there is no definite evidence currently to suggest that there is a need to give booster shots to those who have been vaccinated. “Current data suggests that the vaccines are effective in preventing severe disease and death in those who have been vaccinated even against the Delta variant,” he said.
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