NEW DELHI: More than 60% of 15-18 year olds are now fully vaccinated against covid-19, Mansukh Mandaviya, Union health minister, said on Friday. “There has been tremendous increase in the vaccination of adolescents.
Over 60% of the youngsters between the 15-18 age group are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Well done Young India! We will win the battle against the pandemic together," Mandaviya tweeted.
As per health ministry’s vaccination data, around 5,91,09,660 youngsters in the age group of 15-18 years have received their first dose while 4,45,34,980 individuals have been given the second dose.
COVID-19 vaccination for 12-14 year old children was started on 16 March. So far, 3,24,75,018 adolescents have been administered the first dose, and 1,33,64,363 the second dose.