94-year-old doc among 12,258 vaccinated in Raj

On the first day of the immunisation on Saturday, 12,258 people got the shot in Rajasthan as against 16,613. As many as 21 beneficiaries experienced minor adverse effects.

As per the health dept report, all the planned 167 sessions were held in the state. However, the target of immunising 16,613 persons was not achieved as only 12,258 persons received the jab.

Health officials said the target could not be met as some beneficiaries did not turn up due to different reasons.

The state’s vaccination drive was launched by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot at noon after the PM inaugurated the rollout of the world’s largest immunisation exercise in the morning. The Principal of SMS Medical College, Dr Sudhir Bhandari, received the first jab.

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Chhattisgarh health minister TS Singh Deo actively participated and monitored the vaccination drive in the state on Saturday. Interacting with the media, TS said, “We have the weapon against coronavirus and now with complete precaution we will end the pandemic.”

“The vaccine is completely safe and it has been certified by scientists. No one should hesitate in getting it,” he added.