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Vaccinating children above 15 years of age a historic decision, says health experts

ANI News | 26/12/2021 09:31 AM | Click to read full article

Terming the announcement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of vaccinating children in 15-18 age group from coming January 3 against COVID-19 as "historic" a health expert said that vaccine is the most effective preventive tool against this disease.

Notably, children below 18 years of age have not been vaccinated in the country as they did not fall under the eligible category of beneficiaries.

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