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The policy prepared by the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI) will define who will require these doses, when and how, Dr. Arora said. The NTAGI has also prepared a 'comprehensive' plan to vaccinate children, he said.
Takeaways Why does this story matter?
Dr. Arora's comments come at a time when the Omicron variant of coronavirus has triggered global alarm. The World Health Organization (WHO) has also flagged Omicron as a variant of concern (VOC). With the variant's emergence, many European countries are considering mandatory booster jabs. Booster and additional doses will ensure increased protection from the virus.
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