COVID vaccination is voluntary, clarifies govt; Here are answers to all vaccine-related queries
COVID vaccination is voluntary, clarifies govt; Here are answers to all vaccine-related queries
Mirror Online / Updated: Dec 18, 2020, 14:07 IST
Ministry of Health has clarified that getting vaccinated for
COVID-19 will be voluntary. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has answered a series of frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the
coronavirus vaccine including how long it takes for antibodies to develop and if it is necessary for a COVID-recovered person to take the vaccine. The ministry said vaccines will be introduced in the country only after the regulatory bodies clear them based on their safety and efficacy. It also said that it is advisable to receive a complete schedule of COVID vaccine irrespective of past history of infection with COVID-19. Meanwhile, the COVID-19 active caseload remained below four lakh for the 12th consecutive day.
Centre issues FAQ for COVID-19: Vaccine won t be mandatory, but recommended for all The health ministry made the remark in an FAQ answering questions like how long it takes for COVID-19 antibodies to develop, and if it would be necessary for a COVID recovered person to take the vaccine Representational image. PTI
New Delhi: Getting vaccinated for COVID-19 will be voluntary, the Union Health Ministry has said while underlining that the vaccine introduced in India will be as effective as any vaccine developed by other countries.
The ministry further stated that it was advisable to receive a complete schedule of the anti- coronavirus
Vaccination for COVID-19 will be voluntary: Health ministry
NEW DELHI : Getting vaccinated for COVID-19 will be voluntary, the Union Health Ministry has said while underlining that the vaccine introduced in India will be as effective as any vaccine developed by other countries.
The ministry further stated that it was advisable to receive a complete schedule of the anti-coronavirus vaccine irrespective of past history of infection with COVID-19 as this will help in developing a strong immune response against the disease.
It also said that protective level of antibodies generally develop two weeks after receiving the second dose.
The ministry listed a series of frequently asked questions (FAQs) on COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday night and responded to questions like if taking a vaccine was mandatory, how long does it take for the antibodies to develop and if it was necessary for a COVID recovered person to take the vaccine.
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With the country priming for the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccination, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has come out with a set of FAQs to clarify and address some of the doubts and concerns of the general public. Read up:
Is a Covid-19 vaccine scheduled any time soon?
wYes, vaccine trials are under different stages of finalisation. The government is geared to launch a vaccine for Covid-19 soon. For more information and updates visit
www.mohfw.gov.in.
Will the Covid-19 vaccine be given to all simultaneously?
COVID-19 vaccine would need registration, says Centre; explains process mid-day.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from mid-day.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.