Need to prioritise pregnant women for vaccination against COVID-19, says report
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Last Updated: Jun 06, 2021, 05:53 PM IST
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Evidence is emerging of the safety and efficacy of Covid vaccination, which along with benefits of passing on the protection to the newborn, call for including pregnant women in the high priority group for vaccination, it said.
Amid rising deaths of pregnant women due to COVID-19, a report has made a strong case for their vaccination on a priority basis. For Covid not to further aggravate the already heavy burden of maternal and under five mortality, there is a strong case for inclusion of pregnant women as a high priority group for vaccination, a report prepared by a group of doctors led by Yamini Sarwal of Delhi-based Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital said.
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People may get to choose the time, vaccination centre for Covid shots Members of the general public in the priority groups may be able to choose the vaccination centre and the time for getting their shots, according to a report in the Hindustan Times citing officials with knowledge of the matter. This group includes about 270 million people above the age of 50 as well as younger people with comorbidities associated with higher risk from Covid-19. As of Monday this week, India has vaccinated 2 million health care workers. Next in line are essential service staff such as sanitation workers, police personnel and members of the armed forces. The general public on the priority list will be next in line. The next phase will also need modifications of the Co-Win digital platform meant for managing the vaccination rollout, the report said.