The INSACOG (Indian SARS CoV – 2 Genomics Consortium) recently suggested a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose. The advise is for people above 40 years of age.
INSACOG advises for booster shots
The advise comes to neutralize the Omicron risks in the country. The Omicron is a COVID-19 variant that was recently identified in South Africa. It was declared as “Variant of Concern” by the World Health Organisation. According to INSACOG, it is difficult to detect the presence of the variant in earlier stages of its entry in the country.
The booster shots are additional dose of vaccine. They are given after the protection provided by the original shots begins to decrease. The booster shots help to maintain the immunity levels in people. All vaccines have booster shots.
The advise comes to neutralize the Omicron risks in the country. The Omicron is a COVID-19 variant that was recently identified in South Africa. It was declared as “Variant of Concern” by the World Health Organisation. According to INSACOG, it is difficult to detect the presence of the variant in earlier stages of its entry in the country.
The booster shots are additional dose of vaccine. They are given after the protection provided by the original shots begins to decrease. The booster shots help to maintain the immunity levels in people. All vaccines have booster shots.
