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Is covid booster shot necessary? Here's what WHO said
For the last few weeks, we are getting to hear about covid-19 booster shots. How important is it?
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After the course of two vaccine shots, the third one - covid booster shot - is here. How necessary and mandatory is it? (PTI)
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World Health Organisation, however, said that as of now, the covid booster shot is not necessary.(REUTERS/Denis Balibouse)
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According to World Health Organisation (WHO), it is necessary that they give preference to the countries that have not been vaccinated with the two shits yet. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General, WHO, said that more than the booster shots, it is important that they act on sending health professionals, covid warriors to the countries that need it.(Fabrice Coffrini/Pool via REUTERS)
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Developed countries who have completed the double vaccination, should not opt for the third booster shot as of now. It is not mandatory.(PTI)
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