How long to wait for the precaution shot after the second vaccine shot? Centre informs

By Tapatrisha Das, Delhi
Updated On Dec 28, 2021 11:54 am IST

From January 10, 2022, precaution dose will be provided to the frontline covid warriors - specially the healthcare professionals. Senior citizens will co-morbidity will also be eligible for this dose. However, they would need a go-ahead from their doctors to get this dose.

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After the minimum time period of 39 weeks from having had the second covid vaccine shot, people will be eligible to register for the precaution dose. This was stated by the CoWin platform Head RS Sharma.(Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 28, 2021 11:54 am IST

After the minimum time period of 39 weeks from having had the second covid vaccine shot, people will be eligible to register for the precaution dose. This was stated by the CoWin platform Head RS Sharma.(Hindustan Times)

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RS Sharma also mentioned that senior citizens will be asked if they have co-morbidity, when they register in the website. In case of co-morbidity, they will be given preference for the precaution dose.(Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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RS Sharma also mentioned that senior citizens will be asked if they have co-morbidity, when they register in the website. In case of co-morbidity, they will be given preference for the precaution dose.(Hindustan Times)

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Senior citizens, at the health centre, will also need to show co-morbidity certificate prescribed by their doctors. Only then, they will be eligible for the precaution dose.(Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Senior citizens, at the health centre, will also need to show co-morbidity certificate prescribed by their doctors. Only then, they will be eligible for the precaution dose.(Hindustan Times)

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On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that in the scare of the Omicron variant, healthcare professionals - covid frontline warriors - will be given the precaution dose.(Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that in the scare of the Omicron variant, healthcare professionals - covid frontline warriors - will be given the precaution dose.(Hindustan Times)

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Modi said that the contribution of the healthcare professionals during the covid situation of the country is limitless. Hence, frontline covid warriors and healthcare professionals will be provided with the precaution dose from January 10, 2022.(Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Modi said that the contribution of the healthcare professionals during the covid situation of the country is limitless. Hence, frontline covid warriors and healthcare professionals will be provided with the precaution dose from January 10, 2022.(Hindustan Times)

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Modi further mentioned that with the healthcare professionals, senior citizens with co-morbidity will also be provided with the precaution dose. However, they will require a certificate from their doctors to get the dose.(Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 28, 2021 11:54 am IST

Modi further mentioned that with the healthcare professionals, senior citizens with co-morbidity will also be provided with the precaution dose. However, they will require a certificate from their doctors to get the dose.(Hindustan Times)

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After assessing the past covid situation, it is advised to the senior citizens to get a co-morbidity certificate from their doctors to get the precaution dose. The doses will be rolled out from January 10, 2022.(Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 28, 2021 11:54 am IST

After assessing the past covid situation, it is advised to the senior citizens to get a co-morbidity certificate from their doctors to get the precaution dose. The doses will be rolled out from January 10, 2022.(Hindustan Times)

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    Tapatrisha Das

    Tapatrisha is Content Producer with Hindustan Times. She covers stories related to health, relationships, and fashion.

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