Coronavirus | No need for antibody test after vaccination: top health official

There is completely no need to do antibody testing after the completion of COVID-19 vaccination, in line with Dr. VK Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog.

At a Union Health Ministry press convention on Thursday, he defined that antibody ranges had been solely one of many indications of immunity. “The advisable procedure to follow is to get vaccinated and adhere to COVID-19 appropriate behaviour,”’ he mentioned.

When requested about an alleged current mix-up of vaccination to at the very least 20 individuals in Uttar Pradesh, he mentioned, “There is nothing to be alarmed about. While this isn’t advisable and we urge medical workers to watch out whereas administering the vaccines, there isn’t any trigger for fear. The matter, nonetheless, must be investigated.’’

The Union authorities was in talks with varied vaccine producers, he asserted and confirmed that Pfizer had requested for vaccine indemnity. “A choice on this might be taken protecting in thoughts the bigger good of the folks. We are trying into Pfizer beginning provide by July,’’ he mentioned.

Decline in new circumstances

Lav Aggarwal, joint secretary, Health Ministry, mentioned the nation was registering a decline in new circumstances for the previous 20 days. Twenty-four States have registered a decline in lively circumstances and total recoveries had been exceeding each day circumstances. “A complete of 20.26 crore vaccination doses have been given to date,’ he identified.

Responding to a query on States stating that vaccination wastage figures have been exaggerated in some circumstances, he mentioned the figures had been collected and up to date by the States themselves and that the Centre periodically reviewed this together with the States.

NHCVC facility

The Health Ministry on Thursday mentioned all residents who’re 60 years and over with no vaccination or first dose, together with all residents beneath 60 years with disabilities, are eligible for vaccination at Near to Home COVID Vaccination Centres (NHCVC).

“NHCVC for Elderly and Differently-abled residents would observe a community-based, versatile and people-centric strategy, bringing the COVID vaccination centres nearer to properties,’’ the Ministry said.

Sessions might be performed in non-health facility primarily based settings nearer to dwelling, e.g. in a group centre, RWA centre/workplace, panchayat ghar, faculty buildings, old-age properties and so on, it mentioned.

The transfer was aimed to make sure vaccination of senior residents and differently-abled inhabitants having restricted mobility because of their bodily situation. “The suggestions are in response to the need to extend entry by bringing vaccination companies nearer to the group whereas sustaining all vital precautions and security measures, as per the Operational Guidelines and Advisories issued once in a while,’’ famous the Ministry.