Guwahati: The uncertainty applies to the vaccine brand that will be given to parents even when the State Health Department is ready to launch a booster shot for an estimated eight to 10 lakh 60 plus residents with comorbidity.
The booster dose will be managed in the state together with other countries from January 10 or Covishield or both.
There is nothing clear, “a source at the State Health Department told TII.
The direction of the center in this case is being awaited because a large number of available covaxin doses must be preserved to vaccinate children between 15 and 18 years, which will continue Along with the administration of the booster dose.
Although Assam has set an inoculation target of 18.25 children lakh in 15 to 18 age groups, the real number can cross 20 lakh, including a floating population.
In addition to the vulnerable 60-plus population, around 7.5 lakh The forefront of the state, consisting of health officials, security personnel and police, Anganwadi workers and Covid-related service providers, will also be eligible to obtain a booster dose.
However, the top priority is given to vaccinate the 60 populations above with comorbidity, which consists of from 20% of the total above 60 populations.
They may not be asked to provide certificates to make it Make sure that they have co-morbid conditions.
The self-declaration in this case might be enough, “the source was added.
The state-level core committee meeting for vaccination was held on Tuesday, which was also attended by representatives of all partner agents like who and UNICEF.” The campaign will soon be launched to create awareness about the dose of booster and children’s vaccines.
Initially, this might be a challenge in several parts, especially in rural and remote areas, “said a health department official.