The State has around 17.23 lakh children aged between 12 and 14 years who will be vaccinated against COVID-19 in a new drive.
The Central government has decided to start vaccination for the 12-13 and 13-14 age groups from March 16. Those born in 2008, 2009 and 2010 — who have attained the age of 12 years — will be covered.
The Union Health Ministry, through a press release, stated that the vaccine to be administered is Corbevax, manufactured by Biological E. Limited, Hyderabad.
