Karnataka
Karnataka minister wants vaccine in stock to be used only for age 45 plus
Bengaluru/UNI: Karnataka Minister for Health and Medical Education Dr. K Sudhakar said on Saturday that the existing stock of Covishield and Covaxin will be used to vaccinate those above 45.
This effectively means that while vaccination has opened up for those above 18, they will not have the option of getting vaccinated at government facilities, while some private hospitals such as Apollo and Manipal are doing vaccinations for people above 18, the slots have been quite limited and usually get booked within minutes of opening up.
In a tweet, Sudhakar said on Saturday: "Seventy per cent of the available stock of Covishield will be used to vaccinate 45 plus who are due for 2nd dose and rest 30 per cent will be used to vaccinate 45+ seeking 1st dose. Covaxin will be administered only to 45+ who are due for 2nd dose after 6 weeks of 1st dose.”
This is also in line with what the Union government has said.
The government directed states to prioritise those due for their second vaccine dose, while adding that the vaccine doses being provided through the Government of India channel should be used to inoculate those above 45, and frontline and healthcare workers only.
“Utilise supplies of vaccines through government of India channel in 70:30 ratio for the second dose and first dose respectively.”
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