Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the first dose vaccination of over 50 percent of youngsters between the 15-18 age group.
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya made the statement today. In a tweet, he wrote, “Your zeal for vaccination is motivating people all over.” On January 3, India began immunising those aged 15 to 18 years old. He further stated that the first dosage of Covaxin was given to 3.5 crore people in this age range and that the first phase of the vaccination programme for this age group should be completed by the end of this month. In Delhi, 60 percent of the 10 lakh youngsters who were eligible for the first dosage were vaccinated.
The immunisation campaign for the 12-14 age group, according to Dr N K Arora, chairman of the Covid-19 working group of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization, is likely to begin in March.
In response to a tweet by Union Health Minister, Mansukh Mandaviya, the Prime Minister said, “Young and youthful India showing the way! This is encouraging news. Let us keep the momentum. It is important to vaccinate and observe all COVID-19 related protocols. Together, we will fight this pandemic.”
Young and youthful India showing the way!
This is encouraging news. Let us keep the momentum.
It is important to vaccinate and observe all COVID-19 related protocols. Together, we will fight this pandemic. https://t.co/RVRri5rFyd
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 19, 2022