Bhubaneswar: The parents of those aged 12-14 years have welcomed the displacement to include children in a vaccination drive against Coronavirus from the end of February or March the first week.
It will help teenagers go to school and for other activities without fear of infection.
With physical classes beyond the limits for children for almost two years and restrictions on physical and other groups have affected their mental and physical growth, said parents.
“Since the Covid pandemic outbreak, it is children who have faced more restrictions.
As a school, playground, physical activity and other groups have been canceled.
Living in the room for months has affected them mentally and physically.
Parents Also do not feel safe to let their children come out.
Once they are vaccinated, we can feel safe, “said Rajashree Sahu, the mother of two teenagers.
The government has begun the vaccination of children in the age group of 15-18 years.
Many schools have also advanced to drive vaccination for children from this age group and get a very encouraging response response.
“The vaccine for children is widely awaited after the population of adults is closed.
Covid-19 is very unpredictable since the plague with many variants.
We don’t know whether there will be more waves after this third wave.
If we vaccinate our children So the impact will be less for them, “said Gagan Bihar Rath, another parent.
Even though the virus is not too fatal for children, vaccinating them will make them safe from severe illness, the doctor said.
“So far, the virus is not too serious for children.
Because children are quite cellular and have to be involved in many outdoor activities, they will be safe after their vaccination will be safe, and the parents are relieved,” said Dr.
ManooLanjan Mallik, a doctor.