Since the start of the vaccination drive, over three crore teenagers between the ages 15 and 18 years have been vaccinated with the first dose.
COVID-19 Vaccination in India: Issues and Challenges
India’s COVID-19 vaccination program has been launched. It currently uses the vaccines Covishield and Covaxin. There are some issues and challenges that need to be overcome in order to vaccinate all Indians.
India’s COVID-19 vaccination program has been launched. It currently uses the vaccines Covishield and Covaxin. There are some issues and challenges that need to be overcome in order to vaccinate all Indians.
‘According to the CoWIN portal, as of now total 3,06,60,329 teens have been vaccinated and the numbers are increasing every minute. However, total 3,21,63,781 youngsters of this age group have registered themselves for the vaccines till now.’
As per an estimation, around 7.50 crore teens of this age bracket are to be administered with vaccine. Out of total, over three crore have received their first dose of the vaccine so far. As of now only Bharat Biotech's indigenously-made 'Covaxin' is available for vaccinating this age group. According to the health ministry, additional doses of Covaxin have been sent to all the states and union territories for administering the vaccine to this population category.
According to the Union Health Ministry data, over 26,73,385 precaution doses have been administered to healthcare workers, frontline workers and those aged 60 and above with comorbidities. With the administration of over 76 lakh (76,32,024) vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 154.61 crore.
COVID-19 Vaccines Effective Against Severe Hospitalization Caused by Omicron
COVID-19 vaccination was found to be effective against severe disease and hospitalization caused by the Omicron coronavirus variant.
COVID-19 vaccination was found to be effective against severe disease and hospitalization caused by the Omicron coronavirus variant.
Covid-19 Vaccines Effective Against Severe Omicron
Existing Covid-19 vaccines can fight against the Omicron Covid variant. Therefore, get yourself vaccinated and be safe.
Existing Covid-19 vaccines can fight against the Omicron Covid variant. Therefore, get yourself vaccinated and be safe.
Mixing COVID-19 Vaccines Provide Better Immune Response
Giving AstraZeneca-Oxford COVID-19 vaccine followed by a Moderna or Novavax shot can induce higher antibody production.
Giving AstraZeneca-Oxford COVID-19 vaccine followed by a Moderna or Novavax shot can induce higher antibody production.
