Over 1 crore youngsters between 15-18 age group have received first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, says Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

Over one crore children between the ages of 15 and 18 have received first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Wednesday.

"Superb enthusiasm among young India for vaccination. Over 1 crore youngsters between 15-18 age group have received 1st dose of COVID-19 vaccine...that too on the 3rd day of vaccination drive for children. I appeal to all eligible young friends to get vaccinated at the earliest," Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya tweeted on Wednesday afternoon.

The vaccine option against COVID-19 for children in the age group of 15-18 years is Covaxin only.

The registration for this category of beneficiaries opened up on January 1 and according to the guidelines, they can self-register, online through an existing account on CoWIN or by creating a new account through a unique mobile number. At present, this facility is available for all eligible citizens.

FPJ Shorts

Bombay HC Rejects PIL Seeking CBI Probe Against Pawars Over Lavasa Project, Says No ‘Roving Inquiry’ Permissible

FIDE World Rapid Championships 2025: D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi Stay In Title Contention After Day 2; Magnus Carlsen Suffers Rare Defeat

Maharashtra: Police Arrest 9 Accused Within 24 Hours Of Shiv Sena Councillor Manasi Kalokhe's Husband's Murder In Khopoli

ED Exposes 26 Fake Crypto Platforms: Flags Fake Websites And Cross-Border Money Trail

Such beneficiaries can also register onsite by the verifier/vaccinator in facilitated registration mode. Appointments can be booked online or onsite (walk-in).