From October, the Health Department will conduct vaccination camps every Wednesday in all its 11,333 government health centres for antenatal women, children, newborns and lactating mothers, said Health Minister Ma. Subramanian, after inspecting the 37th mega vaccination camp here on Sunday.
“We are bringing a small change from October 1; 11 different vaccines required for ante-natal mothers, newborns and lactating mothers would be provided every Wednesday at all government healthcare facilities. We will draw up a schedule and provide the vaccines,” the Minister said. Further, on Thursdays, the State will offer COVID-19 vaccines for beneficiaries aged 12-17, the Minister said, adding: “The first dose coverage has crossed 90%. In the 12-14 year age group, as many as 21.21 lakh children need be vaccinated. While 93.51% have received the first dose, as many as 72.77% have been given the second dose. In the 15-17 age group, 91.24% have received the first dose and 77.41% the second dose.”
