Hyderabad: With the government opening the door to start vaccination for children 15-18 years, many city schools identify students who qualify and bind with private hospitals to drive vaccination from January 3 after the announcement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Children in The 15-18 year age group will be eligible to receive their first dose from Bharat Biotech Covaxin.
The qualified recipient can register itself with a unique account or by using their parents’ account in the Cowin application of 1.
“We have more than 800 students who qualify in the age group 15-18.
We have sent a survey form to everyone old who is looking for their willingness to get their children vaccinated.
So far, more than 50 parents have given their approval.
We expect more parents to advance, “said C Hema, headmaster Oakridge International, added that the vaccination camp would be Regulated as soon as the school reopened after a winter holiday.
While some private schools are still in discussions with private hospitals, others have been tied with them to drive vaccination.
“We have more than 400 students who will be eligible for their first dose.
We have been approached by two private hospitals to drive vaccination and we are in the process of completing one of them.
While priority will be given to our own students first, Drive will also be open to other children in the same age group, “said Mahender Reddy, owner of the Sancta Maria School.
Parents also tried to register their children in the Cowin application as soon as the slot opened.
“Because I have also given Covaxin, I am willing to continue with the same thing for my child.
I will try to order a slot at that time open,” said Vidya Dasari, a 15-year-old parent.