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Ensure universal vaccination of teenagers, officials told

Deputy Commissioner M.G. Hiremath says that officials have achieved 92% target as far as second dose is concerned and 100% under the first dose. (Source: FILE PHOTO)

District in-charge Secretary L.K. Atiq has instructed officials to ensure 100% coverage of COVID-19 vaccine among the 15-18 age group.

Officials have overshot the target of 100% vaccination as far as first dose is concerned among other age groups. Now, they should ensure that there is universal coverage among teenagers too, the officer said in an online meeting with other officials in Belagavi district.

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