A booster dose of love is what people need the most

The fourth wave of Covid is anticipated in the month of June as the Covid cases have started increasing, however it is a matter of comfort that patients are not being admitted in hospitals. Most of the patients are getting treatment while staying at their home and are recovering too. Moreover, deaths are not reported so far. But everyone needs to be careful, that's why wearing a mask and keeping distance in crowded places is still mandatory. The rule of wearing masks has returned in Chandigarh only after three weeks when it got relaxed. Now if anyone is found without a mask in public places and crowded spots, a challan of Rs 500 will be slapped; if the person refuses to pay the penalty a FIR will be registered. The Government of Kerala has also made masks mandatory. Wearing of masks was already declared mandatory in 11 districts of UP and Haryana adjoining the Delhi NCR. In Haryana, people in the age group of 18 to 59 years will be given a booster dose of Covid free of cost. About Rs 300 crore will be spent on the booster doses in the state from the Covid Relief Fund.

Booster dose can be taken free of cost in any government hospital or dispensary in Haryana. The central government has allowed the facility of free booster dose across the country only to people above 60 years of age. People between 18 to 59 years of age across India can get a booster dose at their own expense. Private hospitals get the booster doses at Rs 250 each, on which 150 convenience fee is levied, that is, a booster dose to people costs around Rs 400. Booster dose is recommended for individuals who had taken the second dose of the vaccine nine months ago. The effect of the vaccine starts decreasing after nine months, in such a situation, a booster dose is effective to maintain the body's immunity. In most of the countries of the world, the booster dose is being provided by the governments, whereas in our country the majority of the population has to pay for it. After getting the vaccine, antibodies start forming in the body which neutralize the Coronavirus and the person does not get infection. After receiving the booster dose, antibodies start generating in the body.

It is often said that love is a super power. When you fall in love with a person, things or a hobby, then you start feeling good. This is due to the secretion of feel-good hormones in the brain. These are the same hormones that are released during walking, exercising and eating something sweet. They are responsible for  good mood. When we find love, it is like a biological firework. This increases the heartbeat. US neuroscientist Stephanie Artig says that when we feel love for our partner, it causes deep satisfaction in our mind. With the effect of love, pain is reduced, the creativity of the person increases and the ability to memorize also increases. If there is a lack of loving friends and caring relatives in life, the situation can lead to some types of physical problems, such as sleeplessness, increased blood pressure or diabetes.

(Writer is a senior journalist & columnist)