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Covid is lying low in India, do we still need the vaccine booster?

IndiaTimes Thursday, 2 February 2023
With new Covid-19 cases steadily declining, many people are wondering whether they need to take a vaccine booster. India’s vaccination numbers reflect this reluctance even as newer vaccines are being launched. ​​Government data shows only about 30% of the eligible population has taken a third or booster dose till date. On the other hand there are healthcare workers, the elderly and those with comorbidities who took the booster dose from six months to a year ago.
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