Vaccine for 12-14 | Boosters for all above 60 | Vaccination Drive
Written By: Simran Singh Chandel
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said: India will start vaccinating 12-14year-olds from today (March 16). The comorbidity requirement for people 60 years of age and older to have a preventive dose will also be removed. Everyone in this age group can now take booster shots. The COVID19 vaccine used will be Corbevax manufactured by Biological Evans, Hyderabad. The vaccine is effective in reducing the likelihood of contracting COVID19. Once children are immunized, their bodies are better prepared to protect themselves from more viruses by strengthening their immune systems. At the same time, when the child is protected, the infection rate of the whole family is also reduced, which also protects others.
Widespread vaccination has helped limit the spread of the coronavirus. Now that the COVID19 vaccine has reached billions of people around the world, more evidence confirms that the vaccine protects against the disease that has claimed the lives of millions around the world. Pandemic is far from over and vaccines are our best way to stay safe.
If children don’t often get very sick with COVID19, why do they need the COVID19 vaccine?
The COVID19 vaccine can prevent children from getting COVID19 and spreading it at home and school. If a child has COVID19, the COVID19 vaccine can prevent serious illness. The COVID19 vaccine can also help children get to school and on safe play days and participate in sports and other group activities.
What are the precautions before and after vaccination?
- Avoid vaccination on an empty stomach
- After vaccination, wait 30 minutes at the vaccination
- If you have any questions during this time, please contact the centre staff.
- You should also follow proper COVID 19 behaviour during and after vaccination, such as disinfecting your hands, wearing a face mask, and maintaining a physical distance.
What can a child do if there are side effects after vaccination?
Although the vaccine is safe, Children may experience pain, redness, swelling, low-grade fever, headache, general weakness, and malaise at the injection site a few days after vaccination. These are normal reactions and improve naturally. If children continue to have symptoms, the public can call on 1075 for advice or go to a local state medical facility for medical treatment.
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