News: Serum Institute is signalling that their Covishield production will be reduced by half as no new purchase orders are coming from the Government of India.
Why there is a need to continue the vaccination process?
– Indian Medical Association has demanded a booster dose for healthcare workers, amid concerns of a drop in the immunity level.
-With new variants constantly emerging, there is a need to fasten the vaccination process.
-WHO already raised its concerns over rising infection rates in children in Europe. GoI should issue guidelines to vaccine companies on stocks to be reserved for children. So, to quickly cover children with the first dose.
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Source: This post is based on the article “Order those jabs: India needs plenty more vaccines & vax-makers need advance notice. GoI take heed” published in Times of India on 9th December 2021.
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