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Madhya Pradesh: Dhar 1st to reach 100% target in 15-17 vax drive

BHOPAL: Dhar on Tuesday became the first district in Madhya Pradesh to administer the first dose of the Covid vaccine to all eligible 15-17-year-olds, reports Antriksh Singh. It's been 23 days since the 15-17 vaccination drive began.

"We surpassed the targeted number of Covid vaccinations in this age group around 3pm on Tuesday," district immunisation officer Dr Sudhir Modi told TOI. The administration had a target of inoculating 1,42,115 children. "By 6pm, 1,42,296 kids had been given their first dose," said Dr Modi.

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