COVID-19 vaccine booster important for maintaining immunity against virus mutants
- 21 Dec 2021
Gulf Today, Staff Reporter
The UAE government has urged all eligible individuals aged 18 years and above to go to the nearest vaccination centre to take the booster dose after 6 months of the second dose.
The health experts said that the booster dose is considered one of the most important factors for maintaining public health and the safety of community members, and it has a significant and effective role in enhancing acquired immunity to achieve maximum benefit, especially in the current circumstances in which the world is witnessing an increase in the number of registered cases.
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During a media briefing on coronavirus, experts said, “We invite all eligible individuals aged 18 years and over to go to the nearest vaccination center to take the booster dose after 6 months of the second dose and to contact health authorities for more information and to get an appointment to take the vaccine.”
Studies have proven that vaccinations, with their basic and supportive doses, significantly help reduce the risk of disease, its complications, and deaths, and have an effective role in stopping mutagens from appearing.
The authorities said, “We emphasize the social responsibility and the pivotal role played by members of society to preserve the gains achieved by the state during the crisis, and to move forward for sustainable recovery.
“We call upon members of society to cooperate and adhere to preventive measures to confront Covid-19 by committing to wearing masks, staying away from crowded places and permanent sterilisation, as the health of our society is a priority and responsibility of each one of us.”