1 / 7THE UNION Ministry of Health and Family Welfare announced on Friday that the “precautionary” third dose of Covid-19 vaccines would be available for all those aged above 18 years who have completed nine months after their second dose, on payment at private vaccination centres, from April 10.2 / 7“All those who are more than 18 years of age and have completed nine months after the administration of the second dose, would be eligible for precaution dose. This facility would be available in all private vaccination centres,” the ministry said.3 / 7So far, only those above 60 years, healthcare workers and frontline workers were eligible for the third dose. The ministry said the “free vaccination programme through government vaccination centres for first and second dose as well as precaution dose to healthcare workers, frontline workers and 60+ population would continue”.4 / 7According to the government order, everyone above 18 years of age will get the third dose at private vaccination centers. Only senior citizens above the age of 60 years as well as health workers will be able to get the third dose at the government vaccination center. The first two doses of the vaccine to be given at government centers5 / 7The third dose of Covishield will cost Rs 225. Covacin vaccine will cost Rs 225 and Sputnik vaccine will cost Rs 1,145.6 / 7Although this dose is not mandatory, it should be taken as a precaution, experts say. As the corona virus is constantly changing its form, it is recommended to take a third dose.7 / 7This dose will further boost the immune system. No new registration is required to take this dose. Appointments can be made by visiting the Covin Portal from your registered mobile number.