Over 3.66 crore first doses of COVID vaccines have been administered in the 12-14 years age group, according to a Health Ministry report of Thursday, with the Ministry advocating for increased vaccination coverage for children and the elderly population, following a rise in cases from several parts of the country.
“More than 193.53 crore vaccine doses have been provided to States and more than 11.59 crore balance and unutilised vaccine doses are still available with States,’’ the Health Ministry said.
It added that States have been directed to accelerate vaccination coverage, especially of the 60-plus years elderly population, and that of the second dose in the 12-17 years population groups. “States are to also ensure that vaccines that expire first are administered first, preventing any wastage of resources,’’ the Ministry said.
