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ADULT VACCINATION, NEED OF THE HOUR.ARE WE LAGGING BEHIND ?

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  At the outset I must admit that I am not going to give a list of adult vaccines, which is readily available in CDC latest recommendations, Association of physicians of India or other sources ( in fact there is no consensus on this point. No national schedule OR consensus) In this write up I am stressing on the need of a system parallel to the existing system for childhood vaccinations and utilizing the COVID vaccination experiences. Even for those who are convinced about the need for getting these and who can afford to buy , it is difficult to get it in the present situation.  🔼There is lack of clarity ,and lot of questions still unanswered for a person who is trying to take it ⏶Where can I get this ?  ⏶Where is it available ? ⏶Can I rely on it, meaning is there a system to ensure the safety and efficacy ? ⏶Who ll be responsible for the follow up ? There is a well established system under the universal immunization program from 1985 which ensures efficacy , safety of vaccines manuf