{"id":114422,"date":"2021-06-24T11:01:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-24T05:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/?p=114422"},"modified":"2021-06-24T11:01:00","modified_gmt":"2021-06-24T05:31:00","slug":"what-can-we-do-to-avoid-the-third-wave-of-covid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/what-can-we-do-to-avoid-the-third-wave-of-covid\/","title":{"rendered":"What can we do to avoid the third wave of Covid?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Synopsis:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">India needs to urgently adopt a targeted vaccination strategy,\u00a0prioritizing\u00a0high risk\u00a0groups and potential super spreaders.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Introduction\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Targeted vaccination strategy is critical to avoid a possible third wave of\u00a0Covid-19\u00a0infections.\u00a0Due to\u00a0limited resources,\u00a0optimal\u00a0utilisation\u00a0of the scarce resource\u00a0must\u00a0be a key strategy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What are the policy gaps in the current vaccination strategy?\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The current policy of vaccination\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">benefits digitally aware citizens and creates inequality in the administration of vaccine<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0Drive-through vaccination\u00a0centers\u00a0in some cities increase the inequality.\u00a0T<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">his is not a desirable policy\u00a0objective.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"35\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"51\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Currently, the focus of vaccination is on the number and percentage of people vaccinated. However, the major focus should be on who is vaccinated. At present, 45-plus age group has been the main target group as there is higher mortality in this group.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0But a major policy gap is\u00a0observed\u00a0in vaccinating the 18-45 age group.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">certain high-risk groups under\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">18-45 age group should be\u00a0targetted.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"35\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"52\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Government has\u00a0advised\u00a0that infected persons should avoid being vaccinated<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0for three months after recovery.\u00a0Implementation of this policy on the ground may not be happening.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"35\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"53\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">There is the issue of\u00a0a large number of\u00a0people who have been infected by the virus, but are not aware about it. Thus,\u00a0a large percentage\u00a0of jabs\u00a0may be\u00a0going to people who already have antibodies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How do we need to devise targeted groups? How will this help?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Union Health Ministry has\u00a0authorised\u00a0state governments to plan state-level\u00a0prioritisation\u00a0policies within the 18-45 age group.\u00a0It is vital for state governments to use this option. A policy that targets certain high-risk groups within the 18-45 age group is required.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"35\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"54\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Firstly, the population in the 18-45 age group can be divided into three categories.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"35\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"15\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Category A\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">comprises people who have already caught Covid-19 and have developed antibodies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"35\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"16\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Category B<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0includes those who have not yet been infected.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"35\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"17\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Category C\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">includes a small subset of high-risk groups and potential super-spreaders. For example, street vendors, auto-rickshaw drivers, milk and vegetable vendors, newspaper vendors, journalists etc. They should be given priority.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"35\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"55\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Secondly, this method will help in reducing the number of deaths.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0It would be appropriate that the central government issues a detailed advisory on this.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"35\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"56\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Thirdly, it makes sense to target high-risk groups and potential super-spreaders for vaccination<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">. This should not be delayed.\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Targeted vaccinations will also enable a faster continuation of economic activities<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and will reduce the stress on economically vulnerable groups.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The conclusion\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"35\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"57\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">To tackle 3<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">rd<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0wave,\u00a0Targeted vaccination with limited supply is important. The central government has already permitted on-the-spot registrations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"35\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"58\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Further, State governments need to take the initiative and plan for targeted and prioritised vaccinations.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Source:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/opinion\/columns\/vaccine-supply-india-what-can-we-do-to-avoid-the-third-wave-of-covid-7371095\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Click here<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Synopsis:\u00a0India needs to urgently adopt a targeted vaccination strategy,\u00a0prioritizing\u00a0high risk\u00a0groups and potential super spreaders.\u00a0 Introduction\u00a0\u00a0 Targeted vaccination strategy is critical to avoid a possible third wave of\u00a0Covid-19\u00a0infections.\u00a0Due to\u00a0limited resources,\u00a0optimal\u00a0utilisation\u00a0of the scarce resource\u00a0must\u00a0be a key strategy.\u00a0 What are the policy gaps in the current vaccination strategy?\u00a0\u00a0 The current policy of vaccination\u00a0benefits digitally aware citizens and creates&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/what-can-we-do-to-avoid-the-third-wave-of-covid\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">What can we do to avoid the third wave of Covid?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":61,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1230,8043,9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-114422","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-9-pm-daily-articles","category-current-affairs-cat","category-public","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","views":{"total":0,"cached_at":"","cached_date":1704833859},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/114422","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/61"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=114422"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/114422\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=114422"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=114422"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=114422"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}