The Ministry of National Health Services has issued an advisory on Pfizer vaccine. Over 100,000 doses of the American vaccine have arrived under Covax, which had pledged free vaccines for 20pc population of Pakistan.

According to the guidelines, PfizerBioNTech vaccine requires special handling to maintain its effectiveness.

“Store vaccine in an ultra-cold freezer, thermal shipping container, freezer or refrigerator. Check and record storage unit temperatures each workday. Dry ice is needed to maintain proper temperatures in the thermal shipping container. Ensure staff has proper personal protective equipment and is trained to handle dry ice safely," the advisory said.

It should be given to individuals aged 18 years and older who are clinically extremely vulnerable or at a high risk of severe illness from Covid-19, those who have organ transplantation, having kidney, liver issues can also get the vaccine. Moreover women who are pregnant and lactating can receive PfizerBioNTech vaccine, the advisory stated.

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