The children of the group will be given vaccines from 8 am till 5 pm, he added.
“Vaccination of children against Covid infection was a necessity, which will be translated into reality during the drive that began today. Vaccine may not stop infection but it will certainly enhance immunity in the body against the virus,” said the Director.
He said first-dose takers will get the second dose anytime between 28 and 45 days.
It may be noted that that the Covid vaccination for the children of the 15-18 years’ age group began across the country today. According to the decision taken by the Union Government, all children will be administered Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin.
