Vaccine Hesitancy Continues To Haunt Tamil Nadu As Nearly 1.5 Crore Eligible Population Yet To Take Even First Dose

Tamil Nadu Health Secretary J Radhakrishnan on Saturday (Nov 20) urged to all eligible persons of the state above 18 years of age to get vaccinated against Covid-19.

The State has so far achieved a level of 75 per cent in respect of first dose and 38 per cent in second dose vaccinations. Still about 1 crore persons between the age group 18 and 44 years and about 50 lakh persons above the age of 45, and mostly above 60 years are yet to take first dose, he said in a statement.

Moreover, over 72 lakh persons are overdue for second dose and they should utilise the opportunity to get vaccinated.

In addition to public health appeals, people also should come forward as a mission and ensure that their near and dear ones, office colleagues and relatives in this age group are convinced to take the first dose tomorrow, he said.

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