Everyone get vaccinated and also take booster shots to fight the virus infection effectively and stay safe from severe outcomes. In the last couple of weeks, a new COVID wave has hit some countries, triggering a massive surge in daily cases, and death numbers. The few variants which are driving the cases are -- BF.7, XBB.1.5, BQ.1, etc. What is most concerning about these variants is that they come with heavy mutations in their spike protein, which helps them bind better with cells even after the body has attained full immunization against the infection. However, it is important that one realizes why vaccination is important -- it helps a patient deal better with the complications of the viral infection after contracting COVID. And not just the vaccines, it is important to get the booster doses as well. Taking cognizance of the deteriorating COVID situation in China, USA, Korea, and Japan, Dr. VK Paul, member, Health, Niti Aayog has stated that COVID vaccine booster/ precautionary sho...
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