Vaccination for children in the age group of 15-18 began on Monday in 159 government hospitals, schools and primary health centers in New Delhi.
Several teenagers, most of whom had come with their parents, lined up outside the centers to get their first shot. Data shared by the central government shows that Delhi has at least 1.01 million children between the ages of 15-18 who are eligible to have their shots.
in present, covaxin It is the only centrally approved vaccine for children.
Radha Shukla, who was waiting for her shot at LNC Hospital in Lajpat Nagar on Monday, said: “I am scared of getting the injection, but my parents and teachers told me to take it on the first day itself. needed. Avoid the crowd afterwards.” She said that she had missed the online class at 10 am to get the vaccine.
Soumya Bansal, a class VI student living in Safdarjung Enclave, got her first shot in Laxmibai Nagar. “It was not scary or painful at all. I have clicked a picture and sent it to my friends, hoping they too will get vaccinated soon. My teachers also asked all the children to send their vaccination certificates is,” she said.
16-year-old Radha Shukla waits in line at LNC Hospital Lajpat Nagar to take her first dose. (express photo)
16-year-old Harsh, who got the vaccine at a center in Lajpat Nagar, said, “I want to feel safe from it. omicron, I decided to take my shot early to show people Street (neighborhood) that it is safe and nothing bad will happen. There are still people who believe they don’t need a vaccine. Maybe I can help explain them.”
Long lines were seen at the vaccination center at RK Puram. While most of the teens came with prior booking, on-the-spot registration is also being allowed. Camps will be organized in private schools from Tuesday to expand the vaccination campaign.
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