Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Jan 15: Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) today said many doctors, nurses and paramedical staff are hesitant to take the vaccine which is worrisome.
“Vaccine hesitancy among medical personnel is a major concern,” said DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan in a statement.
He said that it is a troubling development, especially since healthcare workers are at higher risk of contracting the virus and their sickness would mean disruption of healthcare delivery system.
DAK President said medical staff would imperil patients by snubbing Covid shots.
“Unvaccinated staff have the potential to transmit the disease to patients who are vulnerable to Covid related complications and death,” he said.
He said that the idea of vaccinating healthcare providers first is to help pave way for broader vaccine acceptance.
“It is the medical professionals who should be educating the public about the importance of the vaccine. They have to play an important role in fostering vaccine acceptance among vaccine-hesitant,” he said.
He said that if vaccine hesitancy is not addressed, it could mean we could be seeing an outbreak for years.
“Healthcare workers should be conscious of their responsibility and act as role models for society. They should come forward to take the jab because it is the only way to end the pandemic,” he said.
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