People reluctant to take booster dose due to misinformation - GMOA

People reluctant to take booster dose due to misinformation - GMOA

December 29, 2021   02:15 pm

The general public is hesitant to obtain the booster dose of Covid-19 vaccine because of the misinformation spread by certain people, says the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA).

Its secretary Dr. Senal Fernando said such false propaganda has pushed most people to turn down the booster dose.

“We have seen a decrease in the interest of the general public in receiving the third dose [of Covid-19 vaccine],” he added.

There is no shortage of vaccines, Dr. Fernando assured, noting that the Health Ministry and relevant authorities are carrying on the national inoculation program properly.

He went on to warn of exacerbated infection among those who have not taken the booster dose in March or April next year.

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