IMA urges to PM for vaccine
Amid An unprecedented surge in covid-19 case which is creating fear among people.Indian medical association (IMA) has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by suggesting that everyone should be vaccinated above the age 18 years of age. According to IMA,"we are vaccinating the population above 45 years.In view of rapid spread of the second wave of the disease, we suggest that our vaccination strategy be geared up with immediate effect on a war footing".
According to doctors,"we request following suggestions in the covid-19 vaccination drive all citizens above 18 years of age shall be permitted to receive covid vaccination which should be available for all free of cost at their nearest possible place".
IMA also suggested that private sector family clinics should be included actively in the vaccination drive along with private hospitals.
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