The state government has arranged 5 lakh doses of Corbevax, manufactured by Hyderabad-based Biological E. Hyderabad, April 19 (IANS) The Telangana government on Wednesday commenced administering booster doses as a precautionary measure in view of increase in Covid-19 cases.
Although Delhi has witnessed a spike in cases, hospitalisation rate continues to be low. Experts have also noted that following covid-appropriate behaviour and getting booster shots of the vaccine can help in this case., Health News, Times Now
In the wake of the recent rise in Covid-19 cases, although many experts are advising people to take maximum precautions and also booster doses, AIIMS doctor Dr Sanjay Rai is of the opinion that at this point of time, a booster dose of the vaccine can do more harm than good.
Covovax can be administered to people who have already been administered Covaxin or Covishield. As of last month, the Covid-19 Working Group headed by Dr NK Arora recommended the same to the Health Ministry., Health News, Times Now