#India #WrongCOVIDVaccinationStrategy
We as Indian public, media as well as the Govt lose the plot when we start talking about absolute numbers and vaccinating entire population, at least for now
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We as Indian public, media as well as the Govt lose the plot when we start talking about absolute numbers and vaccinating entire population, at least for now
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For immediate reduction in hospitalisation and deaths (within 4-6 wks), we should ensure a rapid and wide coverage of COVID-19 vaccines in >45y population.
So
Ask data for coverage among these vulnerable pop.
Ask, is the current CoWin dependent strategy appropriate?
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So
Ask data for coverage among these vulnerable pop.
Ask, is the current CoWin dependent strategy appropriate?
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>45 are roughly one-fifth of the population. We should cover these using our public health vacc system thru decentralised approach (no need for CoWin). If vacc supply is the issue use sectoral approach. By spreading out thin we are not denting admissions and deaths.
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We have covered such absolute numbers in past through public health vaccination campaigns without softwares and internet
<5 y- 12% of pop (pulse polio within 3 days)
9 mon-10y - 17% of pop (measles SIA campaign, used sectoral approach)
(PS:- approx %)
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<5 y- 12% of pop (pulse polio within 3 days)
9 mon-10y - 17% of pop (measles SIA campaign, used sectoral approach)
(PS:- approx %)
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🤔
45-60 y- 13% pop
>60 y- 7%
>45 y- 20% (one fifth)
(PS: approx %)
If we had planned well, used public health vacc system (decentralised upto Anganwadi) without CoWin, we could have easily covered >60y with first dose by Mar itself.
Not too late to course correct
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45-60 y- 13% pop
>60 y- 7%
>45 y- 20% (one fifth)
(PS: approx %)
If we had planned well, used public health vacc system (decentralised upto Anganwadi) without CoWin, we could have easily covered >60y with first dose by Mar itself.
Not too late to course correct
(n/n)
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