COVID-19 Vaccination For 12-14 Yrs To Begin From Tomorrow: Govt
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday said that COVID19 vaccination for all 12-14 age groups will begin from Wednesday at all government vaccination centres in all states and Union Territories (UTs).
The COVID-19 vaccine to be administered would be Corbevax. This can be through online registration (beginning 9 am on 16 March 2022) or through onsite walk-in, said Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan in a meeting through video conference with all States and UTs.
The ministry said that states were advised to ensure that only those who have attained the age of 12 years on the date of vaccination are vaccinated against COVID-19. If the beneficiary is registered but not attained the age of 12 years on the date of vaccination, the vaccine is not to be given.
"Underscoring the slow pace of vaccination among the vulnerable groups, States were urged to ensure that all those above 60 years of age are covered with both doses of COVID-19 vaccine. Regular reviews to be conducted at District & Block levels to ensure coverage of eligible beneficiaries," according to the official statement.
