Vaccine is the biggest weapon against Corona - Chief Minister Chouhan
Thursday - March 24, 2022 12:42 am ,
Category : BHOPAL
It is our endeavour to ensure that children should be safe, their school, sports and normal life should continue without fear of Corona
CM launches vaccination campaign for children of 12 to 14 years
Booklet on general information related to Covid vaccination of children released
Bhopal 23 March 2022: Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that vaccine is the biggest weapon against Corona. In the third wave it became clear that as a result of wide coverage of vaccination in the state, the people of the state did not face dire situations. I request children in the age group of 12 to 14 years and their parents to get vaccinated at the earliest so that in case of possibility of fourth wave, adults as well as children are protected from Corona infection. It is the endeavor of the state government to ensure that children remain safe and can attend school, pursue sports activities and lead a normal life without fear.
Chief Minister Chouhan was addressing the Covid-19 vaccination campaign launch programme for children of 12 to 14 years in the state. In the programme organised at Government New Higher Secondary School, Arera Colony, Medical Education Minister Vishwas Sarang, MLA Smt. Krishna Gaur, Additional Chief Secretary Health Suleman, Commissioner Health Dr. Sudam Khade, Mission Director Sushri Priyanka Das and other officers were present.
Chief Minister Chouhan said that 30 lakh children would be vaccinated in the campaign. This vaccination will be done in identified schools and government health institutions. Chief Minister Chouhan thanked Prime Minister Modi for starting vaccination of children.
Chief Minister Chouhan also released a table book published by Clinton Health Foundation on the struggle and successes of Covid in the state, titled “Jan-Bhagidari se Jan-Kalyan : Madhya Pradesh Covid-19 Vaccination Campaign”. The Chief Minister released a FAQs booklet focusing on commonly asked questions regarding Covid vaccination of children of 12 to 14 years.
Chief Minister Chouhan said that today Martyrs’ Day is a day to remember the valor and martyrdom of Amar Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru. Chief Minister Chouhan said that when he took oath as the Chief Minister on March 23, two years ago, the entire state was facing difficult situations and challenges. Under the able leadership and guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the state overcame Corona with public participation.
So far 11 crore 44 lakh people have been given first, second and precautionary doses due to an intensive campaign for vaccination along with the manufacture of vaccine by the Task Force constituted by Prime Minister Modi. Of these, 13 lakh 3 thousand doses have been administered to healthcare workers, 13 lakh 62 thousand doses to frontline workers and 10 crore 48 lakh doses to people above 18 years of age and 69 lakh 63 thousand doses to people in the 15-17 age group. Overcoming all the challenges in the state, vaccination of more than 95 percent eligible beneficiaries above 15 has been completed.
Chief Minister Chouhan also interacted with the children after launching their vaccination programme. He asked whether anyone is afraid to get the vaccine. On this the children enthusiastically and fearlessly agreed to get vaccinated. Appreciating the enthusiasm and courage of the children to get the vaccine, Chief Minister Chouhan said that this vaccine is completely safe. This will not cause any problem.
Chief Minister Chouhan put a stamp of I Am Vaccinated on the hands of Class VII students Rakhi Sahu, Ruchi Mishra, Krishnakant Vishwakarma and Abhishek Shakya after vaccination. Chief Minister Chouhan also presented certificates of vaccination to Shagun Jha, Rudresh Patel, Aditi Bali, Eklavya Batham and Rudraksh Sharma of the school – Window to News
