Consider the following statements regarding Vaccine Booster Shots1. The aim of booster shots is to increase the magnitude of protection by producing more antibodies 2. Only for the fully-vaccinated individual is eligible for booster shots 3. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has approved booster shots for Covid-19 Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Recently, Pfizer and BioNTech have announced that they would seek regulatory authorization for a third booster dose of their Covid-19 vaccine

A booster is a means of strengthening one’s immune system against a particular pathogen.
It may be exactly the same original vaccine, in which case its goal is to increase the magnitude of protection by producing more antibodies.
These shots are only for the fully-vaccinated.
Booster shots are yet to get a nod from the World Health Organisation (WHO).
In fact, the WHO has expressed caution in encouraging third doses.

Source: The Indian Express

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