Q. Consider the following statements regarding Vaccine Booster Shots
1. 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?
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
