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COVID-19 | Over 70% children in 15-18 age group administered first dose of vaccine: Mandaviya

Over 70% of India’s adolescents in the 15-18 age group have received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine so far, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on February 13.

He also appealed to all those in this age group who are eligible for vaccination to get inoculated at the earliest. “Young India further strengthening the world’s largest vaccination drive. Over 70% of our youngsters between 15-18 age group have received their 1st dose of COVID-19 vaccine,” Mr. Mandaviya said.

“I appeal to all eligible young friends to get vaccinated at the earliest,” he added.

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