G’bal, Shopian, Ang , Poonch distts achieve 100% first dose vaccination in 15 -18 years age group

Jammu, Srinagar  : Jammu & Kashmir has achieved the target of 100% COVIDvaccination in the 15 – 18 years age group for the first dose in the
Ganderbal, Shopian, Anantnag and Poonch districts. This is a major step towards the complete vaccination goal of the eligible people in the Union
Territory. The efforts of District administration, Health officials and frontline
workers in this achievement are deeply appreciated. Health department is running a massive immunisation campaign across Jammu and Kashmir. Commenting on this milestone, Additional Chief Secretary, Health & MedicalEducation, Vivek Bhardwaj said Vaccination among the young age group is
vital to complete the safety chain in the society. Our department is running vigorous campaign to motivate people to get vaccinated. Resultantly
over 2 crore eligible people have been vaccinated in J&K. We shall continue to peruse the goal of 100% vaccination in all age group in Jammu and Kashmir. Overall, 100% in above 18 years age group and 60% of 15-18 years age group have been vaccinated with the first dose in J&K .