Private Hospitals Begin Covid Booster Shots For All Adults Today
NDTV
India Booster Shot: The age cap for the third Covid precautionary dose came at a time when another highly transmissible Omicron XE variant is being reported.
Private vaccination centres on Sunday began the administration of the precautionary "third" dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, also known as the booster dose, for the 18-plus population.
The age cap for the booster shot came at a time when another highly transmissible XE variant of the coronavirus is being reported. However, the official confirmation of the existence of this particular variant is yet to come.
While speaking to ANI, Pawan Seth, a professional at a private company said, "The booster dose is important as it adds to our existing immunity. With news of XE variants making inroads in India, I think the booster dose is a must to avoid unnecessary calamity. We must not forget the second wave days."
A gym trainer, Rakesh said, "I am the first in my family to get a (COVID) booster. I am very excited. I think booster will help us keep fighting from coronavirus, it is important."
