Government using five point strategy to fight against Corona pandemic
A spokesperson of the Government said here today that the Government is leading the fight against Covid-19 pandemic and vaccination is an integral component of the five point strategy of the Government i.e. Test, Track, Treat, CAB and Vaccination. He said that the first dose of vaccine has been given to 80919 Health Care Workers, 51656 Front Line Workers and 1490686 Age Appropriate group more than 45 years.
He said that now the vaccines are authorized for persons of more than 18 years of age. Through the implementation of liberalized and accelerated phase III strategies, potential beneficiaries of more than 18 years have registered themselves for vaccination in the State. Presently, the Covishield vaccine is being inoculated in the State. He said that it is safe and there are certain precautions and contraindications related to the vaccine.
He said that the interchangeability of Covid-19 vaccine is not permitted which implies that second dose of vaccine should be same as that of first dose.
He further said that the vaccines are safe for all the population except persons with history of allergic reaction to previous dose of Covid-19 vaccine and pharmaceutical products. Pregnant and lactating women are also advised not to take vaccine as they have not been part of any Covid-19 vaccine clinical trial.
He informed that the vaccination should be deferred for 4-8 weeks after recovery from Covid infection, having active symptoms of infection or acutely unwell and hospitalized patients due to any other illness and patients who have taken plasma therapy during Covid infection. These vaccines should always be administered in hospital settings.
He further informed that there may occur injection site pain, headache, fatigue, myalgia, fever, chills, nausea etc. after the injection but there is no need to panic. He urged all the eligible persons to come forward and take their Covid vaccine injection at the earliest. He said that it is being observed that the severity of the disease or need of hospitalization due to Covid is less after taking vaccination. An appeal was also made to all those individuals, who have taken the first dose, to take their second dose between 6-8 weeks after first dose so that effective level of immunity can be developed.
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