Kathmandu. The Ministry of Health and Population has decided to give a booster dose to those who have been vaccinated against the coronavirus. Based on the recommendation of the National Immunization Advisory Committee, a booster dose will be given to senior citizens above 60 years of age who have been given two doses of Verocell.
According to the recommendation of the committee and the World Health Organization (WHO) standard, the senior citizens above 60 years of age who have been given two doses of Verosel vaccine will be given one dose again, said Dr. Vivek Kumar Lal, Chief of Family Welfare Division, Department of Health Services. President Vidya Devi Bhandari also held a discussion with Health Minister Virodh Khatiwada and a high-ranking official of the ministry on November 29 and requested a booster dose for those who have already been vaccinated.
“The WHO has recommended a booster dose for people over the age of 60 who have been vaccinated with two doses of Verocell vaccine,” he said. Dosage is recommended. Accordingly, the ministry has taken the homework forward. ”
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