New Delhi: Decision of PM Narendra Modi to overcome the country on Saturday night with a short time driven by the need to communicate decisions effectively to start a booster dose and vaccination for children without unnecessary speculation.
Instead of leaving this problem to officials and press releases, PM Modi explained the qualified category for “prevention doses” (because he chose to call a booster shot) and also put a decision in the context of the Covid situation at this time.
Sources say references for “precautions” need to be seen in the context of studies and surveys that reveal a high level of “hybrid immunity” in countries from vaccinations and also contract diseases at a time.
Infections in such cases may be often asymptomatic as suggested by sero surveys that show antibodies even in children who do not receive vaccines.
So, booster can be seen as better as a “precautionary measure” dose for those who are in a certain age category or in “risky” work.
The government has been careful about starting vaccinations for children even though it is encouraging the results of Covaxin and Zydus shots, scenery, which are even a few disbelieving reports that get lost can prove serious setbacks.
Also, government experts record minimal infections among children and the prevalence of antibodies.
The emergence of omicron variants that are more transmitting and concerns over the level of immunity in the elderly who receive vaccines in early 2021 and health workers and front lines lead to comprehensive data reviews and decisions announced by PM.
In addition, it is also necessary, said the source, to ensure adequate vaccine availability for a large number of people who will be eligible for shooting booster and the first dose for children.
The current goal of the government – to increase full vaccination for adults – remains relevant because this is the basic protection of severe diseases and death.
Taking this to at least 85% of the current 61% is a top priority.
Overall, the address of PM was seen to reflect the need to be careful and at the same time raised the belief that this nation was ready to face an increased omicron infection.
Feedback from business and industry, said sources, reflects readiness to take a sustainable developing situation than anticipating a large dislocation.