Booster shot round begins in Gujarat, Health News, ET HealthWorld
As per medical protocols, beneficiaries are supposed to take the second jab, also known as the booster shot, within four to six weeks of the first dose being administered, officials said.
The vaccination drive began in the state along with the rest of the country on January 16 and, so far, 7.91 lakh persons have been administered the first dose, said MA Pandya, state director, National Health Mission.
“Today, we started giving the second dose to those who were given the first shot 28 days ago,” he said.
Dr Mona Desai, national chairperson of Indian Medical Association‘s women’s wing, who was among those who got the booster shot on Monday, said people should not get overconfident and must continue to