Thiruvananthapuram: In the midst of the concern of the third-19-19 wave which was possible in the country, Dr.
Balacherder, the Kerala Medical Officer Association (KGMOA), the Pathanamthitta District President on Sunday was urged to increase vaccination coverage which stated that the Covid-19 vaccine did not prevent infection Prevent complications such as pneumonia.
Dr.
Bachander said that people must continue SMS – cleaners, masks and social distance to prevent Omicron with vaccination.
“It is unfortunate that our third wave will occur maybe next month.
This will increase in the coming month.
We must continue the SMS – Sanitizer cleaners, masks and social distance.
We also have to continue the vaccine process,” he said.
Doctors further say that everyone must complete their vaccine doses and those who have comorbidity must also use a booster dose.
“The government has stated a booster dose for those who are above 60 with comorbidity.
Those who have not resolved the second dose must really solve them.
Because the vaccine does not prevent infection but it will prevent complications such as pneumonia.
So it’s better for everyone.
For Complete vaccines and those who have comorbidity must use a booster dose, especially health care workers.
As a health worker, I expect my vaccine on January 10, “he added.
In the omicron variant of Covid-19, he said, “Research shows that there is not much death but in the UK and we have several lakh Omicron cases so far.
Like a Delta variant, we hope that the Omicron variant there is not much death.” “As far as it concerns Their children must take vaccines.
The government has declared a vaccine for children between groups of age 15 to 18 from January 3.
The mortality rate is 0.01 percent in children but as far as the omicron of children infected in Kerala from 107 cases , “he said.
“I asked everyone who eligible to take the vaccine available from the government,” added Dr.
Balacherder.
According to the ministry, the number of omicron infections is at 1.525 and has spread to 23 countries.
Maharashtra is the worst affected country with 460 cases, followed by Delhi with 351.
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Covid-19 vaccine does not prevent infection but will prevent complications, Kerala doctor said
