Get booster dose soon; vaccines to expire by Oct. 31: Dr. Ginige

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Health experts today urged people to obtain the booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine without delay as the current stocks of vaccines are set to expire by October 31.

Chief Epidemiologist Dr. Samitha Ginige told a news conference at the Government Information Department that a little over eight million people above 20 years have obtained the booster dose out of the total population of 14.4 million above 20 years so far.

He said there are ample stocks of vaccines in the country right now as the total requirement of the booster doses for people over 20 years had been procured.

"About six million people over 20 years of age are still to obtain the booster dose. All eligible people have obtained the primary vaccination by now. However, it is vital to obtain the booster dose to prevent from the new variant spreading at present," he said.

He said the health authorities have recommended a fourth dose for those above 60 and people with chronic diseases and added that anyone above 20 can obtain a fourth dose if they are interested.

Dr. Ginige said it was important for those above 60 and people with chronic diseases to obtain the fourth dose as they are at a high risk of developing complications and even death. (Ajith Siriwardana)

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BuffaloaCitizen Thursday, 25 August 2022 03:01 PM

Why so much ordered? Where did you get statistics on our Population? Who finally got the pocket money? Nimal Siripala or Dr. Ajith Mendis?

Fresh better batch later Thursday, 25 August 2022 03:21 PM

What fool would get soon to expire vaccine if they can get fresher one by waiting till November? Already our government has re-labelled expired vaccine as good to use, so wasting chance using getting useless vaccine. Soon, Omicron included vaccine will become available, and general public can better get more effective vaccine when that come's here.

Mudalali Thursday, 25 August 2022 03:43 PM

Doctor have you got the statistics of how many people who have died mysteriously after taking this poison? I think you have no understanding of the true damage it's doing. Are you being paid by the pharmaceutical companies? Let's check your accounts in Sri Lanka and overseas.

Quolp Thursday, 25 August 2022 11:06 PM

Let the stock of fake vaccines expire, then at least the people could live without being having Heart Attack or SUDDEN DEATH.

Gee Friday, 26 August 2022 01:00 AM

You know it expires oct 31st how? Just telling lies as usual

mp Friday, 26 August 2022 07:07 AM

So you want people to have vaccines which are on the verge of expiry date?

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Get booster dose soon; vaccines to expire by Oct. 31: Dr. Ginige

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