Booster dose: Centre's decision will reduce wastage of 'near expiry' vaccine, says private CVCs

The Union Health Ministry on Friday announced that the precautionary dose of Covid vaccine will be made available at private centres to the 18-plus age group citizens from April 10. The private covid vaccination centres (PCVCs) in Mumbai welcomed the move and stated that the decision will help reduce the wastage of the 'near expiry' Covid vaccine. It will also immunise the citizens against any further Covid wave in the country.
 
In a statement, the Union health ministry on Friday states, “All those who are more than 18 years of age and have completed nine months since the administration of the second dose will be eligible for the precautionary dose. This facility will be available at all private vaccination centres.”