Mumbai: BMC to soon start walk-in vaccination for pregnant, lactating women

The BMC will soon start walk-in Covid vaccination facility for pregnant and lactating women.

The BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Monday decided to include pregnant and lactating women under the ambit of the Covid-19 vaccination drive. The civic body will soon set up walk-in vaccination centres where expecting and new mothers will be able to get vaccinated. No pre-booking will be required. An official order will be issued soon in this regard. Confirming the news, Shiv Sena leader Priyanka Chaturvedi said, "I have just been informed by the BMC that my request for giving the option to pregnant women for COVID vaccination is going to be implemented and also for lactating mothers. They will be in the vaccination ambit. Thank you Shri Iqbal Chahal. A formal notification to follow soon."