CPI MP from Kerala Binoy Viswam on Monday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi asking him to reconsider the new policy on free availability of booster doses.
CPI MP from Kerala Binoy Viswam writes to Prime Minister Modi urging him to reconsider the free availability of booster doses.
The government’s policy for booster doses only caters to the affluent sections who can afford the vaccine, while discriminating against those who may not be able to afford it. “
“While provision of private access to vaccine boosters can be kept, it can only be justified by the free availability of vaccines in public health institutions, which can reach millions of people who cannot afford private vaccinations. Maybe,” it added.
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The central government on Friday allowed the much-awaited precaution or booster dose for all adults above the age of 18 with effect from April 10. Now, people who are fully vaccinated and have completed 9 months of receiving their second dose will be eligible for a booster dose.
“Adding an extra layer of protection! Precautionary doses will be available for 18+ age group from April 10, 2022 at private immunization centres. After the second dose, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare said in a tweet on Friday. All 18+ who complete 9 months after administration will be eligible for the precautionary dose.”
announcement of booster dose This comes at a time when the suspicion of a new covid mutant- ‘XE variant’ has raised alarm bells across the world.
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