The age limit for kids to receive Covid vaccination has been lowered to 12 years by the Government. This is a big relief for the parents as the new academic session is set to begin in April.
From March 16, the 12-14-year-olds will start receiving their vaccination as ‘Corbevax’ has been administered to this particular age group. An order of five crore Corbevax vaccines have already been placed by the government and have started to receive the supplies too.
Heath Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has said that “If children are safe, then the country is safe. I am happy to announce that from March 16, Covid vaccination will start for children belonging to the age group of 12-14 years. Also, all 60 years and above will now be able to take the precaution dose. I request guardians of all children and persons in the 60 and above age group to come forward and take the vaccine shot.”
