World Health Organization (WHO) has urged western countries to not start the booster programme yet as several poorer countries have been unable to vaccinate even the vulnerable population.

Now, Oxford vaccine’s creator, Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert, has also backed WHO and said booster shots are not needed for everyone.

"We need to get vaccines to countries where few of the population have been vaccinated so far," Gilbert said.

She agreed that some vulnerable groups might need booster shots all around the world, but also added that immunity was "lasting well"&nbsp;in majority of the cases. This rules out the need for a booster shot for everyone.

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"We will look at each situation; the immunocompromised and elderly will receive boosters," Gilbert, the creator of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine said. "But I don't think we need to boost everybody. Immunity is lasting well in the majority of people."

Her statement has come at a time when Israel has already started vaccinating booster shot to all eligible citizens. Some other countries, such as the UK, too, are mulling over booster campaign.

UK's health secretary Sajid Javid has said he is still awaiting the final advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). However, he has also assured that the booster campaign will most probably start by the end of this month.

JCVI experts have suggested that booster shot should be administered to people with severe weak immune system and life-threatening diseases, and all citizens above the age of 50.

Meanwhile, Gilbert has also urged the UK government to help other countries in procuring coronavirus vaccines so that they can at least vaccinate the vulnerable population. "We have to do better in this regard. The first dose has the most impact,"&nbsp;Gilbert said.

World Health Organization (WHO) has urged western countries to not start the booster programme yet as several poorer countries have been unable to vaccinate even the vulnerable population.

World Health Organization (WHO) has urged western countries to not start the booster programme yet as several poorer countries have been unable to vaccinate even the vulnerable population. Now, Oxford vaccine’s creator, Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert, has also backed WHO and said booster shots are not needed for everyone. "We need to get vaccines to countries where few of the population have been vaccinated so far," Gilbert said. She agreed that some vulnerable groups might need booster shots all around the world, but also added that immunity was "lasting well" in majority of the cases. This rules out the need for a booster shot for everyone. WATCH | "We will look at each situation; the immunocompromised and elderly will receive boosters," Gilbert, the creator of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine said. "But I don't think we need to boost everybody. Immunity is lasting well in the majority of people." Her statement has come at a time when Israel has already started vaccinating booster shot to all eligible citizens. Some other countries, such as the UK, too, are mulling over booster campaign. UK's health secretary Sajid Javid has said he is still awaiting the final advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). However, he has also assured that the booster campaign will most probably start by the end of this month. JCVI experts have suggested that booster shot should be administered to people with severe weak immune system and life-threatening diseases, and all citizens above the age of 50. Meanwhile, Gilbert has also urged the UK government to help other countries in procuring coronavirus vaccines so that they can at least vaccinate the vulnerable population. "We have to do better in this regard. The first dose has the most impact," Gilbert said.

Covid booster shot not needed for everyone, Oxford vaccine creator says

The co-creator of the Pfizer-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine is set to be part of the Barbie dolls for her achievement that has saved millions&nbsp;around the world from the deadly coronavirus.

Professor Sarah Gilbert led the development of the AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine at Oxford University. She had earlier been thanked for her efforts at the Wimbledon in form of a standing ovation, she has been made a dame and now, she has a Barbie doll made in her honour.

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Gilbert, however, says she found this gesture to be "very strange" but she hopes it will encourage young people to take up jobs in the field of Science, technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

"I am passionate about inspiring the next generation of girls into Stem careers and hope that children who see my Barbie will realise how vital careers in science are to help the world around us," Gilbert said. "My wish is that my doll will show children careers they may not be aware of, like a vaccinologist."

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In addition to Gilbert, Mattel, the company that owns Barbie dolls, has also designed a few more models in honour of some other women who have made their name in STEM all around the world. These women are &nbsp;Amy O’Sullivan and Dr Audrey Cruz, US healthcare workers; Chika Stacy Oriuwa, a Canadian doctor; Dr Kirby White, an Australian healthcare worker who co-created a reusable gown for medical workers and Dr Jaqueline Goes de Jesus, a biomedical researcher.

"Barbie recognises that all frontline workers have made tremendous sacrifices when confronting the pandemic and the challenges it heightened. To shine a light on their efforts, we are sharing their stories … to inspire the next generation to take after these heroes and give back," said Lisa McKnight, senior vice-president and global head of Barbie and dolls at Mattel.

The co-creator of the Pfizer-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine is set to be part of the Barbie dolls for her achievement that has saved millions around the world from the deadly coronavirus.

The co-creator of the Pfizer-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine is set to be part of the Barbie dolls for her achievement that has saved millions around the world from the deadly coronavirus. Professor Sarah Gilbert led the development of the AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine at Oxford University. She had earlier been thanked for her efforts at the Wimbledon in form of a standing ovation, she has been made a dame and now, she has a Barbie doll made in her honour. Also read | Barbie maker Mattel warns of higher prices as shipping costs rise Gilbert, however, says she found this gesture to be "very strange" but she hopes it will encourage young people to take up jobs in the field of Science, technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). "I am passionate about inspiring the next generation of girls into Stem careers and hope that children who see my Barbie will realise how vital careers in science are to help the world around us," Gilbert said. "My wish is that my doll will show children careers they may not be aware of, like a vaccinologist." Also read | In a bid to boost diversity, Barbie introduces dolls with vitiligo and no hair In addition to Gilbert, Mattel, the company that owns Barbie dolls, has also designed a few more models in honour of some other women who have made their name in STEM all around the world. These women are Amy O’Sullivan and Dr Audrey Cruz, US healthcare workers; Chika Stacy Oriuwa, a Canadian doctor; Dr Kirby White, an Australian healthcare worker who co-created a reusable gown for medical workers and Dr Jaqueline Goes de Jesus, a biomedical researcher. "Barbie recognises that all frontline workers have made tremendous sacrifices when confronting the pandemic and the challenges it heightened. To shine a light on their efforts, we are sharing their stories … to inspire the next generation to take after these heroes and give back," said Lisa McKnight, senior vice-president and global head of Barbie and dolls at Mattel.

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Covid booster shot not needed for everyone, Oxford vaccine creator says

Sarah Gilbert, creator of Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid vaccine, gets her own Barbie doll