
Vaccines for all above 40 years
The Hindu
Those in the category can schedule online appointment from today
The State government has decided to administer COVID-19 vaccines to all persons between 40 and 44 years of age without keeping priority considerations, an official release issued by the office of the Health Minister said. Persons who complete 40 years or above as on January 1, 2022 can get themselves vaccinated without the requirement of priority certification and a circular to this effect has been issued by the National Health Mission. These persons can register themselves on the CoWin portal (www.cowin.gov.in) and schedule online appointment for vaccination from available vaccination centres from Saturday.
The Union and State governments provided support in several ways to the needy people, but private institutions should also extend help, especially to those requiring medical assistance, said C.P. Rajkumar, Managing Director, Nalam Multispeciality Hospital, here on Saturday. Speaking at a function to honour Inspector General of Police V. Balakrishnan and neurologist S. Meenakshisundaram with C. Palaniappan Memorial Award for their contribution to society and Nalam Kappom medical adoption of Type-1 diabetic children, he said the governments implemented numerous welfare programmes, but the timely help by a private hospital or a doctor in the neighbourhood to the people in need would go a long way in safeguarding their lives.












