Mitigate Covid risk fully with vaccination for children, say doctors

With the government set to rollout vaccination for children in the 15–18 age group from January 3, doctors have welcomed the move saying only vaccination can mitigate Covid-19 risk fully

With the government set to rollout vaccination for children in the 15–18 age group from January 3, doctors have welcomed the move saying only vaccination can mitigate Covid-19 risk fully at a time when the country is witnessing a spike in new infections and faces the threat from Omicron.

After more than a year and half, educational institutions have reopened for physical classes, and school going children would be eager to indulge with their peers. On meeting their dear buddies after a long gap, children would like to unshackle the restrictions that were imposed on them. And possible risks due to this can only be…read more