The cases of Coronavirus are increasing continuously across the country. In such a situation, once again the discussion has started regarding the booster dose of Kovid. Who should get booster dose? When should it be applied and how often can it be applied. Many types of questions are arising in the minds of people regarding this. To know the answers to all these questions, Dr. Azmat Karim – Consultant, Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at Fortis Escorts Okhla, New Delhi. But, before that let us know what the World Health Organization (WHO) has said about the booster dose?
Those who have not taken the booster of Corona, there is no need to take it again and again.
The World Health Organization (WHO) says that it is not necessary for adults at low risk of corona to take additional Kovid-19 vaccine booster doses. In fact, WHO vaccine experts said on Tuesday that for people who have completed their primary vaccination course and also taken booster doses, there is no need to take it again and again. But, if you want to take it, you can, but there is no special benefit from it.
3 categories identified for COVID-19 vaccination: SAGE
The Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization of the United Nations Health Agency has issued several recommendations following its regular biennial meeting. SAGE has created and described three new categories for COVID-19 vaccinations. In which people are divided into three categories of high risk, medium risk and low risk. In which booster dose has been advised in view of the risk of serious illness or death.
People at high risk may get additional booster shots. These include people with immunocompromising conditions like diabetes, HIV. pregnant women and frontline health workers. The moderate risk group includes healthy adults, usually people under the age of 60, and children and adolescents. The first booster dose is recommended for these people. During this time it should be noted that repeated booster doses are not suggested for this group. SAGE recommends an additional booster dose 6 or 12 months after the last dose. The timing of which will depend on factors such as age and immunocompromising conditions.
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When can a booster dose be taken?
Dr. Azmat Karim explains that you can take a booster dose 9 months after the second vaccination. This is applicable only for those people who have got 2 vaccines earlier. It is essential for healthcare professionals, people with comorbidities and senior citizens (60+).
Why should a booster dose be taken?
On this question, Dr. Azmat Karim says that it maintains protection from the original and existing corona strains. Not only this, it induces a broad immune response against future variants. This helps to ensure that your immunity is helpful in fighting any type of corona.
Can a booster dose be taken multiple times?
Can a booster dose be taken multiple times? So Dr. Karim tells that yes, you can take it and it is healthy. After the first booster it can be taken multiple times every 3 months.
Dr. Karim also says that the effect of the booster dose should generally last until a new variant is introduced, but since this is a new virus study and the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine and several clinical trials are being done.
Disclaimer: The methods, methods and suggestions mentioned in this article are based on the inputs given by the professionals. Before implementing them, take the advice of the concerned expert..
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