Health Minister Veena George said that the “precaution dose” of COVID-19 vaccine will be administered from Monday.

Eligible categories to receive the precaution dose include 5.55 lakh healthcare workers , 5.71 lakh front line workers and those above 60 years of age with comorbidities.

Only those who completed nine months after the second dose of vaccine would be administered the precaution dose. Those above 60 years of age should consult their doctor before taking the precaution dose, Ms. George added.

The vaccine will be administered through the vaccination centres opened for those above 18 years of age, which bear blue sign boards.

The booking for the precaution dose was opened in the CoWin portal on Sunday. Even though precaution dose can also be received directly from vaccination sites, it will save time if people register ahead online.