All India Institute of Medical Sciences Director Randeep Guleria on Friday said that those above 50 years and people with comorbidities in...
All India Institute of Medical Sciences Director Randeep Guleria on Friday said that those above 50 years and people with comorbidities in the 20 to 50 year age group will start getting the coronavirus vaccine from March, reported The Hindu.
Speaking at an interactive programme organised by the Union health ministry, the AIIMS chief also said it was not clear for how long the vaccine will offer protection, but estimated it to be about eight months. “A good amount of antibodies will develop in about 14 days after the second vaccine shot,” he said. “Though the exact time length about the protection offered is not clear, we believe that the cover will last for at least eight months, or may be longer.”
Guleria also emphasised the importance of every country having a vaccine, saying that people travel and become carriers of viruses. “Everyone needs to be vaccinated globally to control the spread,” he said. “Therefore, all countries need to get their share of vaccine.”
On Guleria’s remarks, infectious diseases specialist Dr Nitin Shinde said his statement will encourage more healthcare and frontline workers and even common people to take the jab, reported The Times of India. “It is said that antibodies developed after infection last for 3-5 months or more,” he said. “If...
