The third wave of Coronavirus (3rd Wave) is said to have occurred in many countries around the world. In such a scenario, the Delta Plus variant of the Corona is spreading rapidly. So many experts are currently discussing giving third dose of vaccine to people as 'booster shot'. A third dose of the vaccine is said to prevent getting infected from coronavirus for a long time. On the other hand, some experts say that corona vaccine booster is not needed at present.
Earlier this month, Pfizer said it would seek permission from US and European authorities for a third dose of the Pfizer vaccine. A third dose of the vaccine will boost people's immunity to fight covid, the company says. Also, two doses of the vaccine can save people from corona infection for at least 6 months, the company said.
Preparing for the third wave of the corona
The company has argued that the emergence of a new variant of the corona will reduce the effect of the vaccine. Anthony Fawcett, the White House's chief medical adviser, told CNBC on Tuesday that the third dose of Pfizer / BioenTech was the right preparation (for that situation). In which you will need a booster. Also, it is important that everyone take two doses first, said Anthony Fawcett.
What is the opinion of medical agencies?
For those who have taken both doses of the vaccine, there is no indication that the medical agency will recommend a third dose. The European Medicine Agency and the European Center for Disease Control say it would be too early to say whether a third dose is needed. Adequate data from the vaccination campaign and ongoing studies are not yet available to understand how long vaccine protection will last, the medical agencies said in a joint statement.
Discussion of the third dose in Israel and France
In some parts of the world, people are taking a third dose of the vaccine. Israel has said it will begin giving booster doses of the vaccine to people with weakened immune systems. The vaccine will be given to people who have had an organ transplant or who have a weakened immune system. In addition, some people in France are being given booster doses. Recent statistics show that two doses were not enough. Not only that, but France had earlier said that a booster dose would be given to the elderly from September, the French Vaccine Committee said in May.