Over 2 Lakh Children in 0-5 Years Category Not Vaccinated for Measles, Typhoid in Delhi: Govt Survey
3 years, 11 months ago

Over 2 Lakh Children in 0-5 Years Category Not Vaccinated for Measles, Typhoid in Delhi: Govt Survey

News 18  

Over 2 lakh children in the age group of 0-5 years in the national capital are not vaccinated for diseases like measles, mumps and typhoid, according to a Delhi government survey. In the age group 0-1 year, 78.89 pc children are reported to be receiving or have received vaccination,” the survey report said. According to the survey, in the age group 0-1 year, 78.89 pc children are reported to be receiving or have received vaccination. “77.44 pc children in the age group of 1-5 years are reported to be receiving/have received vaccination.

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Global childhood vax coverage stalled in 2023, 2.7 million kids unprotected, says UN
5 months, 1 week ago

Global childhood vax coverage stalled in 2023, 2.7 million kids unprotected, says UN

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Global childhood vaccination coverage stalled in 2023, leaving an estimated 2.7 million children more un- and under-vaccinated compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019, according to the UN on Monday. Warning of an alarming coverage gap that has led to an outbreak of diseases like malaria, the latest World Health Organisation and UNICEF estimates of national immunisation coverage said …

2,48,000 children to be vaccinated against polio in NTR district this year
9 months, 2 weeks ago

2,48,000 children to be vaccinated against polio in NTR district this year

The Hindu  

It is the responsibility of the parents to vaccinate their children against the polio virus, said NTR district Collector S. Dilli Rao. After flagging off an awareness rally at the Old Government General Hospital here on March 2, Mr. Dilli Rao said the disease is preventable and all it takes is giving children two doses of the vaccine. He said …

Reports claiming 11 lakh children missed first measles vaccine in 2022 'inaccurate': Health Ministry
1 year, 1 month ago

Reports claiming 11 lakh children missed first measles vaccine in 2022 'inaccurate': Health Ministry

The Hindu  

Media reports claiming that an estimated 11 lakh children in India missed their first measles vaccine dose in 2022 are "ill-informed and inaccurate," the Union Ministry of Health Family Welfare said on November 18. There have been some media reports alleging that an estimated 11 lakh children in India missed their first measles vaccine dose in 2022, according to a …

Tamil Nadu’s overall immunisation coverage has crossed 95%, says DPH
1 year, 1 month ago

Tamil Nadu’s overall immunisation coverage has crossed 95%, says DPH

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu’s overall immunisation coverage has crossed 95%. Every year, 9.15 lakh children and 10 lakh pregnant women are covered under the Universal Immunisation Programme, and 3.2 crore vaccines worth nearly ₹10 crore are provided in the State, according to the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine. Vaccines were available for free in all government health facilities to prevent …

Proportion of children who have received key vaccinations, by local area
1 year, 2 months ago

Proportion of children who have received key vaccinations, by local area

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Percentage of children in 2022/23 who had received their …

Poor uptake for adult vaccination, survey reveals
1 year, 3 months ago

Poor uptake for adult vaccination, survey reveals

The Hindu  

While childhood immunisation is rather well accepted in the community, what with proper protocols in place for delivery of the primary and booster doses for children, the same level of acceptance is sorely lacking in the area of adult vaccination, a recent survey in 16 cities revealed. The survey conducted by the Association of Physicians of India and Ipsos in …

72,760 children and 14,180 pregnant women identified for immunisation in a survey in T.N.
1 year, 4 months ago

72,760 children and 14,180 pregnant women identified for immunisation in a survey in T.N.

The Hindu  

A door-to-door survey carried out across the State from July 15 to 31 identified 72,760 children aged below five and 14,180 pregnant women, who either missed vaccine doses or were nearing their due date, for vaccination in the State. Every year, about 10 lakh pregnant women and 9.16 lakh newborns are covered under the immunisation programme in the State. Under …

India is 1 of 3 countries where confidence in children’s vaccines has increased: UNICEF report
1 year, 8 months ago

India is 1 of 3 countries where confidence in children’s vaccines has increased: UNICEF report

The Hindu  

Only China, India, and Mexico, that is three out of the 55 countries studied for popular perception of the importance of vaccines for children, showed improvement as per data collected by The Vaccine Confidence Project and published by UNICEF on April 20. UNICEF India today released the agency’s global flagship report ‘The State of the World’s Children 2023: For Every …

Delhi records 300 fresh Covid cases in 24 hours, two deaths; positivity rate nearly 14 per cent
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi records 300 fresh Covid cases in 24 hours, two deaths; positivity rate nearly 14 per cent

India TV News  

Covid alert: Delhi has reported 300 new Covid cases in the last 24 hours including 163 recoveries and two deaths. With 163 patients recovering in the last 24 hours, the total number of recoveries so far has gone to 19,82,029, while Delhi's total caseload is 20,09,361 and the death toll in the city has risen at 26,526. A total of …

Delhi now has full MR vaccine coverage, say officials
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi now has full MR vaccine coverage, say officials

Hindustan Times  

Delhi on Thursday achieved 100% coverage for measles and rubella vaccination among children in the age cohort of nine months to five years, senior officials aware of the matter said on Friday. The Delhi government started a month-long MR vaccination drive for children on February 6. However, officials added that the government will continue the sweeping drives till March 29 …

MP: Indore Sees 47 Cases of Measles in One Month; 83 Pc Patients Unvaccinated
1 year, 9 months ago

MP: Indore Sees 47 Cases of Measles in One Month; 83 Pc Patients Unvaccinated

News 18  

At least 47 cases of measles have been detected in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore in the last one month and 83 per cent of the infected persons had not been vaccinated, an official said on Monday. The administration has received reports of 47 cases of measles in one month, and the affected persons range from a six-month-old baby to a 19-year-old …

Delhi to launch MR vaccination drive from Monday
1 year, 10 months ago

Delhi to launch MR vaccination drive from Monday

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government is set to launch its campaign for the administration of the measles-rubella vaccine to children between the age of nine months and five years from Monday, the department of health and family welfare said on Friday, adding it aims to eliminate the diseases from the Capital by December this year. A senior official of the Delhi government’s …

Mumbai’s measles count rises by seven to touch 176; suspected deaths remain at 8
2 years, 1 month ago

Mumbai’s measles count rises by seven to touch 176; suspected deaths remain at 8

The Hindu  

The measles tally in Mumbai rose to 176 on Friday, up from 169 a day earlier, while the number of suspected deaths remained unchanged at eight, a civic official said. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's bulletin issued here late evening said the suspected cases of measles stood at 2,860. The BMC bulletin confirmed the death of a 10-year-old girl from measles, …

Immunisation coverage lower in children post-Covid: Lancet study
2 years, 2 months ago

Immunisation coverage lower in children post-Covid: Lancet study

Hindustan Times  

The immunisation coverage among Covid-affected children in the country has witnessed a reduction compared to the unaffected ones, a new study has stated. Immunisation coverage lower in children post-Covid: Lancet study The study titled, ‘The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on routine childhood immunization coverage and timeliness in India: Retrospective analysis of the National Family Health Survey of 2019–2021 data’, …

Delhi records 2,495 new fresh Covid cases, positivity rate at 15.41%
2 years, 4 months ago

Delhi records 2,495 new fresh Covid cases, positivity rate at 15.41%

India TV News  

Highlights Delhi recorded 2,495 fresh Covid cases along with 7 deaths Delhi's caseload increased to 19,73,394 and the death toll to 26,343 The number of active COVID-19 cases in Delhi stands at 8,506, up from 7,484 the previous days Delhi recorded 2,495 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Tuesday while the positivity rate stood at 15.41 per cent, the …

Go For More Tests, Faster Vaccination: Worried by Uptick in Covid Graph, Centre's Advisory to 7 States
2 years, 4 months ago

Go For More Tests, Faster Vaccination: Worried by Uptick in Covid Graph, Centre's Advisory to 7 States

News 18  

Ramp up testing, promote Covid-appropriate behaviour and increase the pace of vaccination, the Centre has told Delhi and six states amid a spike in coronavirus cases, especially ahead of the festive season. The state must also closely monitor districts reporting higher cases, positivity rates and clusters to prevent further spread of infection and effective case management,” he stressed in the …

30 Students Vaccinated With Same Syringe, Probe Ordered
2 years, 4 months ago

30 Students Vaccinated With Same Syringe, Probe Ordered

News 18  

As many as 30 students were allegedly vaccinated by a single injection syringe. That is why I gave vaccines to 30 children from a single syringe,” Jitendra Rai, ANM told ANI. According to Health Ministry data, over 3.87 crore children in the age group of 12-14 years have been administered the first dose of Covid-19 vaccines. More than 6.10 crore …

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 …

India Set to Achieve Milestone of 200 Crore Covid Vaccinations
2 years, 5 months ago

India Set to Achieve Milestone of 200 Crore Covid Vaccinations

News 18  

India is on the brink of administering 200 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses. Before India’s new milestone is achieved in what is being called the “largest vaccine drive” by the central government, union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya tweeted saying history was about to be created under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The countdown to two billion doses began earlier …

Over 13.3 lakh precaution doses of Covid vaccines administered to beneficiaries in 18-59 age group
2 years, 5 months ago

Over 13.3 lakh precaution doses of Covid vaccines administered to beneficiaries in 18-59 age group

India TV News  

Over 13.3 lakh precaution doses of COVID-19 vaccines were administered to beneficiaries in the age group of 18-59 years till 10 pm on Friday, with a majority of those being free under a special 75-day drive launched by the government. The "COVID Vaccination Amrit Mahotsav" to provide free precaution doses of the vaccines to everyone aged 18 years and above …

Delhi govt reviews booster doses given across city districts
2 years, 5 months ago

Delhi govt reviews booster doses given across city districts

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi health department on Tuesday reviewed the administration of booster doses of the Covid-19 vaccine across the districts in the city with officials pointing out that north and east districts had the lowest coverage while west and New Delhi districts gave the maximum shots. According to the Delhi government data, 81,055 precautionary doses have been administered in north Delhi …

Close to 200 crore Covid vaccine doses administered in India so far: Health ministry
2 years, 6 months ago

Close to 200 crore Covid vaccine doses administered in India so far: Health ministry

India TV News  

Highlights The countrywide vaccination drive was rolled out on January 16 last year Vaccination of frontline workers started from February 2 last year Vaccination for all people aged more than 45 years began on April 1 last year The cumulative COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country reached nearly 196 crore on Friday, the Union Health Ministry said. A total …

Covid19: UP to become first state with 15 crore fully vaccinated individuals
2 years, 6 months ago

Covid19: UP to become first state with 15 crore fully vaccinated individuals

India TV News  

Highlights Uttar Pradesh will soon be home to over 15 crore fully vaccinated individuals At least 97 per cent of children have received at least one dose of the vaccine Govt is paying special attention to the provision of booster shots to the eligible beneficiaries Uttar Pradesh will soon be home to over 15 crore fully vaccinated individuals. In terms …

In 15-18 years age group, over 80% got first dose of Covid vaccine: Mansukh Mandaviya
2 years, 7 months ago

In 15-18 years age group, over 80% got first dose of Covid vaccine: Mansukh Mandaviya

India TV News  

Over 80 percent of people aged between 15 and 18 years have received the first dose of the Covid vaccine, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Tuesday. The COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on March 16 and so far more than 3.30 crore adolescents in this age group have been administered the first dose. …

Over 190 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses administered across India
2 years, 7 months ago

Over 190 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses administered across India

The Hindu  

The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 190 crore, the Union Health Ministry said on May 7. On April 10, India began administering precaution doses of COVID-19 vaccines to people aged above 18 years at private vaccination centres. The next phase of the COVID-19 vaccination commenced on March 1, 2021, for people over 60 …

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 …

COVID: India's vaccination coverage exceeds 189.17 crore, says health ministry
2 years, 7 months ago

COVID: India's vaccination coverage exceeds 189.17 crore, says health ministry

India TV News  

Highlights India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 189.17 crore, said health ministry today This has been achieved through 2,33,70,192 sessions, the ministry informed on May 1 COVID vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on March 16, 2022 COVID vaccination update : India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 189.17 crore as per provisional reports till 7:00 am on …

3,08,380 Precaution Doses of Covid Vaccine Administered to Those Aged 18-59 Yrs in India: Govt
2 years, 8 months ago

3,08,380 Precaution Doses of Covid Vaccine Administered to Those Aged 18-59 Yrs in India: Govt

News 18  

A total of 35,636 precaution doses of COVID-19 vaccine were administered to those aged 18-59 years till 7 pm on Friday, taking the total precaution doses given in this age-group to 3,08,380 so far, according to the Union health ministry data. India on April 10 began administering precaution doses of COVID-19 vaccines to all aged above 18 years at private …

COVID-19: 'If parents do not take vaccine, children at high covid risk', warns LNJP MD
2 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19: 'If parents do not take vaccine, children at high covid risk', warns LNJP MD

Firstpost  

The daily cases positivity rate also saw a rise from 0.49 per cent on Wednesday to 0.53 per cent on Thursday New Delhi: A four-month-old COVID-19 patient baby admitted to the hospital here is on oxygen support, if the parents do not take the vaccine, then their children are at risk, said the Medical Director of Lok Nayak Hospital, Dr …

Delhi reports 1,009 new Covid cases, one death; positivity rate 5.70%
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi reports 1,009 new Covid cases, one death; positivity rate 5.70%

Hindustan Times  

Delhi on Wednesday reported 1,009 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, pushing the total caseload to 18,70,692, while the positivity rate stood at 5.70 per cent, according to the health department's bulletin. The health bulletin also said 17,701 Covid-19 tests were carried out in the last 24 hours, which included 9,581 RT-PCR/CBNAAT/True Nat tests and 8,120 rapid antigen …

Delhi's daily Covid records over 62% rise to 1,009, positivity rate jumps to 5.7%
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi's daily Covid records over 62% rise to 1,009, positivity rate jumps to 5.7%

India TV News  

Highlights Delhi records 1,009 cases against 623 the previous day Positivity rate jumps to 5.7 per cent against 4.42 per cent With 314 patients recovering in last 24 hours, total number of recoveries has gone up to 18,41,890 Delhi on Wednesday reported an over 62 per cent rise in its daily Covid tally in last 24 hours, at 1,009 cases, …

1,054 new Covid cases in India, 8.3% lower than yesterday
2 years, 8 months ago

1,054 new Covid cases in India, 8.3% lower than yesterday

Hindustan Times  

India on Sunday witnessed a 8.3 per cent dip in its daily Covid tally against yesterday’s infections with 1,054 people testing positive in the last 24 hours, the latest health ministry data showed. The vaccination for Covid-19 had started in January 2021 wherein healthcare workers were first made eligible for the vaccine followed by frontline workers This is for the …

55% citizens in favour of govt expanding Covid booster dose programme: Survey
2 years, 8 months ago

55% citizens in favour of govt expanding Covid booster dose programme: Survey

India Today  

Fifty-five per cent of Indian citizens support the government's decision to expand the eligibility criteria for precaution dose to include all adults, while 31 per cent believe that the status quo should be maintained, according to the findings of a survey by LocalCircles. On the other hand, 14 per cent of respondents believed that the precaution dose programme should be …

Mumbai: All eligibile beneficiaries above 18 fully vaccinated against Covid-19
2 years, 8 months ago

Mumbai: All eligibile beneficiaries above 18 fully vaccinated against Covid-19

India Today  

All eligible beneficiaries above the age of 18 years in Mumbai have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19, the city civic body announced on Tuesday. BMC executive health officer Mangala Gomare confirmed that Mumbai has achieved the full vaccination milestone, more than 14 months after the nationwide roll-out of the coronavirus inoculation drive. "So far, 1,02,96,917 first doses have been administered …

India daily cases below 1,500-mark for 3rd day amid global Omicron surge
2 years, 8 months ago

India daily cases below 1,500-mark for 3rd day amid global Omicron surge

Hindustan Times  

India on Wednesday reported less than 1,500 cases for the third consecutive day. 12.74 lakh doses were given to children between 12-14 age group in the last 24 hours. Over the last 24 hours, 31 Covid-related deaths were registered, taking the total number of lives lost to around 5.21 Lakh since the start of the pandemic. 26 lakh vaccine doses …

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 …

COVID: Over 1 crore vaccine doses administered to 12-14 age group
2 years, 8 months ago

COVID: Over 1 crore vaccine doses administered to 12-14 age group

India TV News  

Highlights India's vaccination coverage against COVID pandemic crossed 182.83 crore mark Over 2.23 cr Precaution Doses for identified categories of beneficiaries have been administered India on Friday reported marginal decline at 1,685 fresh Covid infection with 83 deaths More than 1 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered to those in the 12-14 years age group since the beginning of …

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 vaccination for 12-15 years age group off to a slow start in Thane
2 years, 9 months ago

Covid vaccination for 12-15 years age group off to a slow start in Thane

Hindustan Times  

Although vaccination for those between 12 years and 15 years of age started on Wednesday, there are hardly 100 children who have been vaccinated till now by the Thane Municipal Corporation. A beneficiary in the 12-15 years age group being vaccinated by Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation at Meenatai Thackeray Hospital in Nerul, Navi Mumbai. The Covid vaccination for 12-15 years …

COVID-19 vaccination for 12 to 14 age group begins in Anantapur and Kurnool
2 years, 9 months ago

COVID-19 vaccination for 12 to 14 age group begins in Anantapur and Kurnool

The Hindu  

The administration of COVID-19 vaccine to the children in the age group of 12 to 14 years began in Anantapur and Kurnool districts on Wednesday. More than 1.95 lakh children need to be vaccinated in Anantapur district, while 1.45 lakh is the target set for Kurnool district. Anantapur District Immunisation Officer P. Yugandhar said 100 children were vaccinated on a …

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 …

India begins COVID-19 vaccine for kids aged 12-14 years, booster for all above 60 from today; All you need to know
2 years, 9 months ago

India begins COVID-19 vaccine for kids aged 12-14 years, booster for all above 60 from today; All you need to know

Firstpost  

The Centre has released guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination of children between 12-14 years. Two doses of Biological E’s intramuscular vaccine Corbevax would be administered at an interval of 28 days Expanding India’s universal COVID-19 vaccination drive, health ministry has announced vaccination program for children aged 12-14 years and precautionary dose for everyone above the age of 60, removing the co-morbidity …

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 …

Vaccines scheduled for 12-14 age group and boosters for all above 60
2 years, 9 months ago

Vaccines scheduled for 12-14 age group and boosters for all above 60

India Today  

From March 16, 2022, India will begin immunising children aged 12 to 14. VACCINE DETAILS: Following extensive consultations with scientific bodies, the Union Government has agreed to begin covid-19 immunizations for children aged 12-13 and 13-14 on March 16. I am pleased to inform you that the covid-19 immunisation programme for children aged 12 to 13 and 13 to 14 …

Delhi records 131 Covid cases, two deaths; positivity rate 0.42 percent – India TV
2 years, 9 months ago

Delhi records 131 Covid cases, two deaths; positivity rate 0.42 percent – India TV

India TV News  

Delhi on Tuesday reported 131 fresh COVID-19 cases and two deaths, while the positivity rate stood at 0.42 per cent, according to data shared by the city health department. Delhi on Monday had logged 136 cases with a positivity rate of 0.56 percent, and zero death. Amid a decline in daily cases of COVID-19 in Delhi, the number of patients …

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 …

'Massive Participation': India's Covid Vaccine Drive Reaches Another Milestone as 75% Teenagers Get First Dose
2 years, 9 months ago

'Massive Participation': India's Covid Vaccine Drive Reaches Another Milestone as 75% Teenagers Get First Dose

News 18  

Over 75 per cent people in 15 to 18 age bracket have received the first dose of Covid vaccine, tweeted Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday. India has administered a total of 5,55,80,872 first dose of Covid vaccines and 3,20,34,392 second doses among this age group as on Wednesday morning, Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said in …

Covid vaccine: 18% kids in Chandigarh not jabbed even once
2 years, 9 months ago

Covid vaccine: 18% kids in Chandigarh not jabbed even once

Hindustan Times  

Even as classes at Chandigarh schools and colleges have fully resumed, around 18% of the eligible children, aged between 15 and 18, have not shown up for even the first dose of the anti-Covid vaccine. Not only the first dose coverage, Chandigarh is even lagging in fully immunising the children, as only 36% of the eligible teenagers have taken both …

COVID-19: 80% of Indian adults fully vaccinated, says Centre
2 years, 10 months ago

COVID-19: 80% of Indian adults fully vaccinated, says Centre

Firstpost  

According to official data, India has administered over 175 crore vaccine doses so far. The country began vaccinating everyone above the age of 18 from 1 May, 2021 New Delhi: Eighty per cent of India’s adult population has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Saturday. The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in …

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