New Delhi, Nov 15, : , The Indian Medical Association has asked for a booster dose to be administered to healthcare workers in the country. The IMA said that after the union government’s clarification pertaining to the fact that a policy document on booster dose is underway, IMA has also consolidated its stand on the booster dose for healthcare workers and other high-risk citizens across the country.
The IMA stated that, after clarifications from the Union Government regarding the fact that a policy document is being prepared on booster dose, the IMA had also consolidated its position on the booster dose for healthcare workers as well as other high-risk citizens throughout the country.
Dr J.A.Dr J.A.Jayalal, National President, IMA, said, “The booster dose for healthcare workers was initially desirable and we were not demanding it.Jayalal, National President of IMA, stated, “The booster dosage for healthcare workers was initially desirable, but we weren’t demanding it.” But now we demand that healthcare workers should be given a booster dose as ample vaccine stock is available”.Now, we insist that all healthcare workers receive a booster dose, as long as there is sufficient vaccine stock.
The IMA said that as of now the vaccine production has been augmented and availability of vaccine has also been increased.
According to the IMA, vaccine production and availability have been augmented as of right now.
IMA President said, “IMA demands the union govt to prioritize vulnerable population including healthcare workers and immuno-compromised citizens and permit them to take their third dose”.IMA President stated that IMA demands the union govt prioritize vulnerable population, including healthcare workers and immuno-compromised residents, and allow them to receive their third dose.He added that the third dose needs to be given on priority basis in India.
He said that India should give the third dose on a priority basis.
The IMA has also demanded that vaccination should be promoted for all people with diabetes and if needed third dose of vaccine should also be given to them.The IMA also demands that all diabetics be vaccinated and, if necessary, a third dose.”In this Covid era as Diabetic people are more prone and vulnerable to serious Covid complications, IMA demands the vaccination should be promoted for all Diabetes people and if needed third dose of vaccination should be also given to them”, said IMA in a statement.”In this Covid era, Diabetic people are more prone to and vulnerable to serious Covid complications.IMA demands that vaccination should also be promoted for them all.
The IMA has joined hands with Food Safety Department of the Government of India to propagate the Eat Right campaign to create awareness about dietary habits.To promote the Eat Right campaign, the IMA joined forces with the Food Safety Department of India.
This campaign aims to raise awareness about healthy eating habits.The IMA has launched an extensive campaign for 10 days starting from Nov 14 on world Diabetes Day with the target of reaching one billion people and making all possible steps to mitigate the Diabetes complications.
The IMA launched a 10-day campaign starting Nov 14, World Diabetes Day, to reach one billion people and take all necessary steps to prevent future complications.
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