DoE directs officials to ramp up vaccination for school children
2 years, 11 months ago

DoE directs officials to ramp up vaccination for school children

India Today  

The Directorate of Education has directed its officials to take several steps to boost the Covid-19 vaccination of adolescents falling in the age group of 15-17 years of age. DDE to visit vaccination centres The official order by the Directorate of Education read, "All DDE and DDE will visit vaccination centres under their jurisdiction and check the vaccination procedures on a daily basis. Further, they will visit schools to check the record that is being maintained by the principals wherein the students are informed about vaccination schedule.” Need to ensure more than 80 percent students show up for vaccination Stressing on the dissemination of information, the orders added,“The officer will also randomly call the students and parents to find out whether they were informed about vaccinations and whether they have been vaccinated or not.” Directing the heads of schools to increase mobilisation efforts, the order read, “The heads of schools will also have to increase mobilisation efforts to ensure more than 80 pc children in each school turn up for vaccination.” The Covid-19 inoculation drive for children in the age group between 15-17 years of age commenced on January 3. Better co-ordination between nodal teachers required The orders went on to say, "There should be better coordination between the nodal teacher of morning and evening shifts in government schools so that all children turn up in the session time.” “Clubbing of 3-5 schools should be done where the vaccination team goes to one designated school and all linked schools children can be mobilized there,” directed the order further.

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States, not CDC, set school vaccination requirements
2 years, 2 months ago

States, not CDC, set school vaccination requirements

LA Times  

Paolo Canizales, 10, winces as he gets a shot of the Pfizer vaccine at Hellen Keller Elementary School in Lynwood. Another popular tweet similarly claimed the CDC committee’s vote would make the vaccination “mandatory for school registration.” But the public health agency doesn’t determine school vaccination requirements. “ACIP has no authority to make law.” CDC spokesperson Kate Grusich said in …

India's cumulative Covid-19 vaccination nears 200 crore
2 years, 5 months ago

India's cumulative Covid-19 vaccination nears 200 crore

India Today  

The cumulative Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in the country neared the 200-crore mark on Saturday, the Union health ministry said. Over 14.94 lakh precaution doses of COVID-19 vaccines were given to people in the 18-59 age group till 10 pm, with the majority administered for free under the government's special 75-day drive 'COVID Vaccination Amrit Mahotsav'. The next phase of …

Jabs for Kids, Reducing Gap Between Doses for Those Travelling Abroad on Agenda as NTAGI Meets Today
2 years, 7 months ago

Jabs for Kids, Reducing Gap Between Doses for Those Travelling Abroad on Agenda as NTAGI Meets Today

News 18  

As India witnesses a surge in coronavirus cases once again, the Covid-19 working group of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation will meet at noon on Wednesday to discuss reducing the gap between the second dose and the precaution dose for people traveling abroad as well as vaccinations for 5-12 and 6-12 age groups. Last week, India’s drug regulator …

NTAGI May Advise Govt to Do Serosurvey of Kids Aged 5-12 Yrs Before Starting Their Covid Vaccination
2 years, 7 months ago

NTAGI May Advise Govt to Do Serosurvey of Kids Aged 5-12 Yrs Before Starting Their Covid Vaccination

News 18  

The National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation may recommend conducting a serosurvey among children to check the antibody levels before taking the final decision to start vaccinating those aged 5-12 years for Covid, News18.com has learnt. “There is a lot of uncertainty among the members on whether it is right to kick-start the vaccination drive among children as young as …

Covid vaccination of all eligible children at earliest priority for govt: PM Modi
2 years, 7 months ago

Covid vaccination of all eligible children at earliest priority for govt: PM Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Covid vaccination of all eligible children at the earliest is a priority for the government and specialised programmes will need to be conducted for it in schools, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday. Asserting that vaccine is the biggest protective shield against the virus, Modi said Covid vaccination of all eligible children at the earliest is a …

California pauses plans to require COVID-19 vaccinations for schoolchildren
2 years, 8 months ago

California pauses plans to require COVID-19 vaccinations for schoolchildren

LA Times  

California will not require schoolchildren to be immunized for COVID-19 after Gov. Newsom’s office said that after the FDA approves the vaccine for children 12 and older, state public health officials will consider recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other groups “prior to implementing a school vaccine requirement.” Currently, …

Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea Against Reopening Of Schools For Unvaccinated Children, Says No Data Suggesting They Are At High Risk Of Covid-19
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea Against Reopening Of Schools For Unvaccinated Children, Says No Data Suggesting They Are At High Risk Of Covid-19

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed a public interest litigation challenging the Delhi government's decision to resume physical classes for school-going children, from nursery to class 12th from April 1, 2022.The Division Bench of Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Navin Chawla orally remarked,"There has to be a balance. The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed a public …

Poor vaccination coverage among 12-15 age group in city
2 years, 8 months ago

Poor vaccination coverage among 12-15 age group in city

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai About 25% of Maharashtra’s 12-15 age group population have been inoculated with the first dose, figures revealed. Since the beginning of the drive for 12-15 age groups on March 16, 22,104 out of the four lakh eligible children took their first dose. “The current academic year is almost coming to an end, so unless the Covid scenario becomes more …

Govt Considering Covid Vaccine Booster Dose for Those Travelling Overseas for Edu, Jobs, Official & Biz Work
2 years, 8 months ago

Govt Considering Covid Vaccine Booster Dose for Those Travelling Overseas for Edu, Jobs, Official & Biz Work

News 18  

The government may soon allow a precaution dose of Covid-19 vaccine for those seeking to travel abroad for education, employment, sports and for attending official or business commitments, official sources said on Saturday. The Union Health Ministry is also learnt to have received representations for allowing administration of precaution dose for those seeking to travel for employment opportunities, educational purpose …

All adults may be cleared for COVID-19 booster doses
2 years, 9 months ago

All adults may be cleared for COVID-19 booster doses

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India is considering making all adults eligible for Covid-19 booster doses in view of a surge in infections in some countries and to ease difficulties being faced during international travel. Only healthcare and frontline workers and those older than 60 years are now allowed to take booster doses in India, whether free in government centres or paid for …

Covid-19: Delhi High Court Seeks Centre's Report On Policy For Vaccination Of Children Below 12 Yrs
2 years, 9 months ago

Covid-19: Delhi High Court Seeks Centre's Report On Policy For Vaccination Of Children Below 12 Yrs

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday asked the Centre to file a report indicating the steps taken by it for vaccination of children below the age of 12 years, against Covid-19.The Division Bench of Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Navin Chawla directed the Centre to file its response before the next date of hearing, May 12.The direction was …

Over 3 lakh doses of Covid vaccine given to children aged 12-14 yrs on day 1
2 years, 9 months ago

Over 3 lakh doses of Covid vaccine given to children aged 12-14 yrs on day 1

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Over 3 lakh children between 12 and 14 years have received their first shot of Covid vaccine taking the total doses administered in the country to over 180.80 crore, according to Union Health Ministry data. The vaccination against COVID-19 in the age group of 12-14 years started on Wednesday with Biological E's intramuscular vaccine Corbevax, two doses of …

Covid-19: Delhi govt to inoculate children aged 12-15 years from today
2 years, 9 months ago

Covid-19: Delhi govt to inoculate children aged 12-15 years from today

India Today  

Marking the occasion of National Vaccination Day, the Delhi government will be inoculating at least 615,000 children in the 12-15 years age group against Covid-19 from Wednesday. Those who are 15 years old and above have already been covered by the national vaccination drive against Covid-19. Along with this, all senior citizens, above the age of 60 years, can get …

COVID vaccination of 12-14 age group to begin in Madhya Pradesh after March 22
2 years, 9 months ago

COVID vaccination of 12-14 age group to begin in Madhya Pradesh after March 22

India TV News  

Highlights Vaccination of children in 12-14 yrs age group against coronavirus will start after Mar 22 in MP It'll be done after necessary training is given to the frontline staff Necessary changes to be carried out in CoWIN portal, said National Health Mission director Shukla COVID vaccination in India : Vaccination of children in the 12-14 years age group against …

Centre releases guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination for kids between 12 to 14 years; Corbevax vaccine to be used
2 years, 9 months ago

Centre releases guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination for kids between 12 to 14 years; Corbevax vaccine to be used

Firstpost  

Two doses of Biological E’s intramuscular vaccine Corbevax would be administered to the beneficiaries in the 12-14 years age group at an interval of 28 days, the guidelines said. The Centre on Tuesday released guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination of children between 12-14 years that will begin from 16 March and said only Corbevax vaccine would be used for the beneficiaries …

Government releases guidelines for Covid vaccination of children in 12-14 years age group
2 years, 9 months ago

Government releases guidelines for Covid vaccination of children in 12-14 years age group

The Hindu  

The Centre on Tuesday released guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination of children between 12-14 years that will begin from March 16 and said only Corbevax vaccine would be used for the beneficiaries of this age group. Two doses of Biological E's intramuscular vaccine Corbevax would be administered to the beneficiaries in the 12-14 years age group at an interval of 28 …

Govt Releases Guidelines for Covid Vaccination of Children in 12-14 Years Age Group
2 years, 9 months ago

Govt Releases Guidelines for Covid Vaccination of Children in 12-14 Years Age Group

News 18  

The Centre on Tuesday released guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination of children between 12-14 years that will begin from March 16 and said only Corbevax vaccine would be used for the beneficiaries of this age group. Two doses of Biological E’s intramuscular vaccine Corbevax would be administered to the beneficiaries in the 12-14 years age group at an interval of 28 …

India to begin COVID-19 vaccination for children in 12-14 age group from 16 March
2 years, 9 months ago

India to begin COVID-19 vaccination for children in 12-14 age group from 16 March

Firstpost  

The health ministry said that Biological E’s Corbevax will be administered to the new age group India will start vaccinating children in the age group of 12-14 years against COVID-19 from 16 March, Minister of Health & Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya said on Monday. मुझे बताते हुए खुशी है की 16 मार्च से 12 से 13 व 13 से 14 …

Covid vaccination for children in 12-14 yrs group to begin this week
2 years, 9 months ago

Covid vaccination for children in 12-14 yrs group to begin this week

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Centre is likely to begin the Covid vaccination for children in the age group of 12 -14 years this week, while the co-morbidity clause for administering precaution doses to senior citizens would be removed, official sources said on Monday. The National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization is learnt to have given its recommendation to begin vaccination of …

India Crosses 173.38 Crore Covid Vaccine Doses, Says Health Ministry, Mandaviya Congratulates 'Young India'
2 years, 10 months ago

India Crosses 173.38 Crore Covid Vaccine Doses, Says Health Ministry, Mandaviya Congratulates 'Young India'

News 18  

The cumulative Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in India surpassed 173.38 crore on Monday, the Union health ministry said. Over 1.72 crore precaution doses have been administered to healthcare workers, frontline workers and those aged 60 and above with co-morbidities so far. Over 1.5 crore youngsters between the 15-18 age group are fully vaccinated now.” #SabkoVaccineMuftVaccine Young India is fighting the …

No urgency for vaccination to minors, say doctors
2 years, 10 months ago

No urgency for vaccination to minors, say doctors

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: With the Centre expected to take a decision soon on extending vaccinations to minors below the age of 15 years, doctors advise a cautious approach, especially as the third wave is on the wane. They say there is no immediate urgency for minors below the age of 15 to be inoculated, considering vaccines deemed safer or more effective, especially …

Over 34 Lakh Eligible Adolescents Given Second Dose of Covid Vaccine: Govt
2 years, 10 months ago

Over 34 Lakh Eligible Adolescents Given Second Dose of Covid Vaccine: Govt

News 18  

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday said 65 per cent of the adolescents in the 15-18 age group nationwide have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. With the administration of more than 55 lakh vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 168.47 crore as per provisional reports till 7 am. The next …

Over 34 lakh eligible adolescents given second dose of COVID-19 vaccine: Govt
2 years, 10 months ago

Over 34 lakh eligible adolescents given second dose of COVID-19 vaccine: Govt

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday said 65 per cent of the adolescents in the 15-18 age group nationwide have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. With the administration of more than 55 lakh vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 168.47 crore as per provisional reports till 7 am. …

Centre likely to issue advisory on reopening schools soon: Sources
2 years, 10 months ago

Centre likely to issue advisory on reopening schools soon: Sources

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: With the COVID-19 vaccination drive for children aged 15 gathering pace, the Centre is likely to issue an advisory soon to reopen schools across the country. Sources have told ANI that, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has asked the National Expert Group to suggest ways and work on modalities to open schools nationwide. Top sources have also told …

Centre likely to issue advisory on reopening schools soon: Sources
2 years, 10 months ago

Centre likely to issue advisory on reopening schools soon: Sources

India TV News  

With the COVID-19 vaccination drive for children aged 15 gathering pace, the Centre is likely to issue an advisory soon to reopen schools across the country. Sources have told ANI that, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has asked the National Expert Group to suggest ways and work on modalities to open schools nationwide. Top sources have also told ANI that …

Delhi schools scale up Covid jab drives to speed up reopening
2 years, 10 months ago

Delhi schools scale up Covid jab drives to speed up reopening

Hindustan Times  

With the Delhi government focusing on complete vaccination coverage of students ahead of a possible reopening of schools, private schools in the national capital have increased their efforts to scale up vaccination of their students. The government shared that around 85% students of Delhi government schools in the age group of 15-18 years have received the first dose of the …

85% in the 15-18 age group in Delhi’s govt schools have received Covid vaccine: Govt
2 years, 11 months ago

85% in the 15-18 age group in Delhi’s govt schools have received Covid vaccine: Govt

Hindustan Times  

Around 85% students of Delhi government schools in the age group of 15-18 years had received the first dose of the vaccine till January 21, the government said on Saturday. In a circular issued to schools on Saturday, DoE said that out of 8,07, 738 eligible students of government schools, 6, 80, 210, had been already vaccinated which was roughly …

Ahead of Bihar Board Exams, BSEB Aiming at Vaccinating Over 30 Lakh 10th, 12th Students
2 years, 11 months ago

Ahead of Bihar Board Exams, BSEB Aiming at Vaccinating Over 30 Lakh 10th, 12th Students

News 18  

As Bihar Board has decided to hold board exams despite the pandemic, the state government has started a drive to vaccinate all the students appearing for class 10 and 12 exams. Given the large number of students expected to take the state board examinations in the coming months, the state aims to vaccinate students falling in the eligible age category …

Buoyed by Response to Teen Vaccination, Govt Likely to Begin Covid-19 Jabs for 12-14 Age Group by March
2 years, 11 months ago

Buoyed by Response to Teen Vaccination, Govt Likely to Begin Covid-19 Jabs for 12-14 Age Group by March

News 18  

Expanding the ambit of children’s vaccination drive, the government is likely to begin inoculating 12-14-year-olds from February-end, Dr N K Arora, chairman of the Covid-19 working group of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation said. So far, in the ongoing vaccination drive for adolescents, a total of 3.31 crore children in the age bracket of 15 to 17 years …

Covid Vaccination for 12-14 age group likely from March, says top govt expert
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid Vaccination for 12-14 age group likely from March, says top govt expert

India TV News  

Highlights A top government expert on Monday said that vaccination of 12-14 age group may begin in March. India may begin inoculating children in the 12-14 age group against COVID-19 in March as the 15-18 population is likely to get fully vaccinated by then, Dr N K Arora, chairman of the COVID-19 working group of NTAGI, said on Monday. "Adolescents …

Covid-19: No vaccine, no entry in schools, says minister of this state
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid-19: No vaccine, no entry in schools, says minister of this state

Live Mint  

Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij on Saturday took to microblogging site Twitter to announce that unvaccinated children in the age group of 15-18 years will not be allowed to attend offline classes when schools reopen. The Health Minister urged parents to get their children vaccinated against the novel coronavirus. "During the meeting, the health minister urged all the parents of …

What you need to know about children's vaccines and booster doses | In Focus podcast
2 years, 11 months ago

What you need to know about children's vaccines and booster doses | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

On January 3, India began vaccinating a section of its teenagers, with Covaxin. Only Covaxin was approved for use in this age group, even though, last October, India's first DNA vaccine, ZyCoV-D, had been granted emergency use authorisation for use in children above the age of 12. Some experts have argued that since COVID-19 in children is, in general, not …

Delhi govt to set up temporary vaccination centres in 20 schools for 15-18 age group
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi govt to set up temporary vaccination centres in 20 schools for 15-18 age group

India Today  

Amid the vaccination drive for the age group of 15 to 18 years, the Directorate of Education in Delhi directed a total of 20 schools wherein School Health Clinics are operational to open COVID-19 vaccination centres. A statement issued by the Delhi Directorate of Education read, "All DDEs and DDEs are hereby directed to open temporary vaccination centres for students …

COVID pandemic: Over 3 crore teenagers receives first dose of vaccine
2 years, 11 months ago

COVID pandemic: Over 3 crore teenagers receives first dose of vaccine

India TV News  

Highlights Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya today said that over 3 crore teenagers received 1st dose of COVID I appeal to all my eligible young friends to get vaccinated at the earliest: Mansukh Mandaviya The vaccination drive for teenagers was started on January 3 Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday said that over 3 crore teenagers between the age limit …

Covid vaccination pace in children shows youth's sense of responsibility, says PM Modi
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid vaccination pace in children shows youth's sense of responsibility, says PM Modi

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the "sense of responsibility" of the country's youth and said it manifested in the pace of Covid-19 vaccination in the 15-18 years age group that has covered over two crore children since its rollout this month. Virtually inaugurating the 25th edition of the National Youth Festival, Modi also said his government's recent decision …

COVID vaccines for ages 5 to 11 start today but can schools open safely in the shadow of Omicron?
2 years, 11 months ago

COVID vaccines for ages 5 to 11 start today but can schools open safely in the shadow of Omicron?

ABC  

Sarah has worked as a teacher for decades and loves her job but this year something has shifted — she is anxious about returning to the classroom in 2022. "I just can't get a picture in my head of how schools can be safe," says Sarah, who teaches language to around 120 primary-aged children each day at a South Australian …

Parents can schedule Covid vaccines for children under 12 from Jan. 18
2 years, 11 months ago

Parents can schedule Covid vaccines for children under 12 from Jan. 18

NL Times  

All children from the age of five will be eligible to be vaccinated against Covid-19 by the end of the month, the RIVM said on Friday. It is up to the GGD regions themselves to determine whether the children can go to the same vaccine sites which are used for other people, or if they will designate separate locations to …

15-18 age group excited, some nervous over vax
2 years, 11 months ago

15-18 age group excited, some nervous over vax

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: A total of 1,87,538 teenagers belonging to the age group of 15 to 18 were vaccinated from January 3 to 5 in the state. Karan Jain, a 17-year-old student said his college was conducting quarterly examinations which may or may not be considered as final examinations due to the rise in Covid cases, and he could not get distracted …

COVID vaccine: Andhra Pradesh tops list with 39.8 pc of 15-17 years administered first dose, says govt
2 years, 11 months ago

COVID vaccine: Andhra Pradesh tops list with 39.8 pc of 15-17 years administered first dose, says govt

India TV News  

Highlights India opened up vaccination for 15-18 years age-group on January 3 So far, over 85 lakh beneficiaries in the category have received 1st shot of vaccine The vaccine option against COVID for children in the age group of 15-18 yrs is Covaxin only Andhra Pradesh tops the list with 39.8 per cent of the target population in the age …

Vaccination Day 1: Over 40 lakh teens aged 15-18 jabbed with first dose | Top points
2 years, 11 months ago

Vaccination Day 1: Over 40 lakh teens aged 15-18 jabbed with first dose | Top points

India TV News  

Highlights Over 40 lakh teenagers were vaccinated in India aged 15-18 today. On the first day of vaccination for those aged 15 to 18, over 40 lakh teenagers got jabbed with the Covid vaccine across the country today. Over 4.94 lakh children in the age group of 15-18 years were administered the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in Gujarat. …

Tamil Nadu Innoculates 2.34 Lakh Children In The Age Group Of 15-18 Years Day 1 Vaccination Program
2 years, 11 months ago

Tamil Nadu Innoculates 2.34 Lakh Children In The Age Group Of 15-18 Years Day 1 Vaccination Program

ABP News  

New Delhi: The health department has announced that 2,34,175 children have been vaccinated against Covid-19 on the first day of the special vaccination program in Tamil Nadu on Monday. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin today launched the program of vaccinating children in Tamil Nadu. The Tamil Nadu government has also said that arrangements will be made to vaccinate 15-18 …

Over 40 Lakh Jabbed On Day 1 Of Children's Vaccination. Here's How It Panned Out Across India
2 years, 11 months ago

Over 40 Lakh Jabbed On Day 1 Of Children's Vaccination. Here's How It Panned Out Across India

ABP News  

New Delhi: Over 40 lakh children between 15-18 age group received their first dose of Covid-19 vaccine on the first day of vaccination drive for children, said Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. Over 40 Lakhs between 15-18 age group received their first dose of #COVID19 vaccine on the 1st day of vaccination drive for children, till 8 PM. ✌🏼 Over …

Need to hold vaccination on war footing, says CM Chouhan as jabs for teen begin
2 years, 11 months ago

Need to hold vaccination on war footing, says CM Chouhan as jabs for teen begin

Hindustan Times  

Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan laid emphasis on conducting vaccination against the viral infection on a war footing as the drive to inoculate children in the 15 to 18 years age group began on Monday. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches an inoculation drive to vaccinate beneficiaries of the 15-18 …

India holds Covid-19 vaccination drive for 15 to 18-year-olds. See photos
2 years, 11 months ago

India holds Covid-19 vaccination drive for 15 to 18-year-olds. See photos

Hindustan Times  

India holds Covid-19 vaccination drive for 15 to 18-year-olds. See photos Covid-19 immunisation: Thousands of children, many accompanied by parents, queued up outside schools, medical centres and special health camps from early on Monday to secure their first dose of a vaccine.. 1 / 7 View Photos in a new improved layout Amid concerns of the Omicron surge, India began …

Jabs for 15-18 teens begin today; India\'s COVID-19 cases jump 21 per cent
2 years, 11 months ago

Jabs for 15-18 teens begin today; India\'s COVID-19 cases jump 21 per cent

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Alarmed over a 21 per cent jump in India’s Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours, Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday reiterated that the mantra of “Test, Track, Treat, Vaccinate”, and Covid-appropriate behaviour, was the only way to deal with the resurgent virus and to check its further spread. The health minister has asked the states …

Vaccine drive day 1: Over 40 lakh children in 15-18 yrs age group receive first dose of Covid vaccine
2 years, 11 months ago

Vaccine drive day 1: Over 40 lakh children in 15-18 yrs age group receive first dose of Covid vaccine

India TV News  

Highlights India's Covid vaccination programme is one of world's most successful, the govt has said States have been advised to administer only Covaxin to 15-18 age group Separate teams for 15-18 age group are to be set up at vaccination centres to avoid confusion Over 40 lakh children received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine till 8 pm on the …

Covid-19: Vaccination of children aged between 15 and 18 begins today
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid-19: Vaccination of children aged between 15 and 18 begins today

Hindustan Times  

Amid concerns over the new, highly transmissible Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, India is all set to begin vaccinating the 15 to 18-year-old age group against the coronavirus disease from today. States have been asked to ensure there are separate queues and vaccination teams for the 15-18 age group to avoid confusion with the vaccination process of all adults. Potential beneficiaries …

Assam eyes vaccinating 3 lakh children daily to inoculate all kids
2 years, 11 months ago

Assam eyes vaccinating 3 lakh children daily to inoculate all kids

India Today  

The Covid-19 vaccination drive to jab children aged between 15-18 kicked-off today across the country today. Today, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the Covid vaccination drive for children in the age group of 15 to 18 years at the Oil India Higher Secondary School, Duliajan in Dibrugarh district, reported ANI. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launches #COVID19 vaccination …

Take measures to avoid mixing-up of vaccines: Health ministry on children vaccination
2 years, 11 months ago

Take measures to avoid mixing-up of vaccines: Health ministry on children vaccination

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday said states and union territories should take necessary measures, including setting up separate vaccination centres, to avoid mixing-up of Covid vaccines during administration of shots to those in the 15-18 age group. He advised them to ensure orientation of vaccinators and vaccination team members for the inoculation exercise for those in …

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