The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has started vaccination for children in the age group of 15-18 years started today, January 3.
As per the guidelines of the government, the civic body is conducting the drive at the schools in their respective areas at 23 urban health primary centres. Meanwhile, a total of 72,823 students born in 2007 or earlier can get vaccinated at 206 municipal and private schools.
The NMMC has set up 25 vaccination teams that will cover schools and colleges. Initially, 50% municipality-run schools and 50% private schools will be chosen for the drive.
According to NMMC commissioner, Abhijit Bangar, the plan is to vaccinate 8,000 to 10,000 students daily in more than 25 schools. All school managements have been urged to provide necessary space and other facilities for the special vaccination sessions taking place in the schools. Trained manpower for vaccination has been provided to the civic health centres.
Moreover, parents are also being advised by the schools to provide a mobile phone with them for registration process and OTP while coming for vaccination. Parents can also register the name of their child on the Co-WIN portal.
Besides, around 40,000 students would be vaccinated by Panvel City Municipal Corporation in 10 civic schools.
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