Mumbai: No vaccine was capable of providing 100% protection from the covid. The Union government on Thursday pointed out. Studies underway to assess the need for a booster dose said the NITI Aayog Member (Health) Dr VK Paul.
Responding to a question, on whether a booster dose is needed, at a press conference, Niti Aayog Member (Health) Dr V K Paul said if there is a need, it will be communicated to the people.
In a vaccination campaign, we want to immunise everyone against a particular disease, he said.
If there is a need for a booster dose it will be told. There are studies that are going on. Covaxin trial is going on whether it (booster dose) should be taken after six months or not,” he said.
“Just follow the guidelines, take two doses and continue with Covid-appropriate behaviour. You are safe from serious disease but be careful. The protection is not totally 100 per cent,” he added.
“Once the need for a booster and the timing of booster will be known, those guidelines and provisions will be communicated,” he said.
Meanwhile, the country on Friday has reported a total of 1,86,364 new Covid19 cases, along with 3,660 fresh fatalities. The cumulative cases have now surged to 2,75,55,457, while the death toll is at 3,18,895. Active cases in the country recorded at 23,43,152, the Union Health Ministry said.
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