60.1L In 15-18 Yrs Group Eligible For Vaccination In Maha: Centre
The Times of India Mumbai|December 29, 2021
The state has 60.63 lakh adolescents in the age group of 15-18 years who will be eligible to get the Covid-19 shot, while the number of senior citizens with comorbidities qualifying for a booster dose is projected to be 29.09 lakh.
Sumitra Deb Roy
60.1L In 15-18 Yrs Group Eligible For Vaccination In Maha: Centre

Mumbai: These population estimates were shared by the Centre with the Maharashtra government on Tuesday in order to begin preparations for the expansion of the drive.

Vaccination for the underage group will open from January 3, while booster shots for senior citizens will start from January 10. The Centre has said that only Bharat Biotech's Covaxin will be used for vaccination of those aged 15-18 years. There was no clarity on the vaccine type to be used for senior citizens as booster shots. The Centre has also clarified that seniors don’t have to produce any medical certificate to prove their comorbidities, although they have been advised to get prior advice from their doctors.

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