As many as 65 per cent of COVID-19 vaccination beneficiaries in the 15-18 age group in the country have been administered the first dose of the vaccine.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday requested States and Union Territories to direct concerned officials to accelerate the second dose coverage amongst due beneficiaries aged 15-18 years while ensuring that remaining beneficiaries for the first dose also receive it in a time-bound manner.
Stark County families hope a new facility coming to the area will be a lifeline for children and teens experiencing mental health issues. The City of Canton recently green-lit the transfer of a city property to become an outpatient behavioral health center for ages 5-18.
More than 4 crore adolescents between the 15 to 18 age group have received their first dose of Covid vaccine since the beginning of inoculation drive for them.