गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Politics ∕ COVID-19 vaccines for children from schools: Health Minister Politics COVID-19 vaccines for children from schools: Health Minister KathmanduPati December 15, 2021 KATHMANDU – Minister for Health and Population Birodh Khatiwada has said children in 12-13 age group will be given vaccines against COVID-19 at their schools. Talking to today, the Minister said COVID-19 vaccination centers will be set up within the school to incorporate the population aged 12 to 17 in the vaccination drive which has been scheduled to kick off from December 29. The government has imported Moderna vaccine for the population in the above mentioned age group. He went on to say that preparations were on to provide a booster dose of the vaccine as well. As he said, he has already talked with Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba about the matter. “Booster dose is required to further increase the effectiveness of the previous shots. If needed, the government is ready to make it possible.” It may be noted that the government has already announced to give a booster dose to citizens above 60 who have already received two doses of China -manufactured Vero Cell vaccine. The World Health Organisation has recommended senior citizens, people with chronic illness and with heart and kidney diseases for the booster dose. Write your comments RELATED NEWS NA Chair holds bilateral meetings with parliamentary delegation leaders of… Geological study needed prior to developing infrastructure: Prachanda Visiting Bangladeshi Minister calls on Prime Minister Oli UML decides to deposit Rs 5 million in Natural Disaster… UML decides to deposit Rs 5 million in Natural Disaster… Post-disaster response is government high priority: Home Minister Lekhak Top Headlines Nepal, India sign long-term agreement on electricity export, materializing MoU reached during PM’s visit1 NC, Maoist Centre discuss about NA election2 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar3 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities4 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA5 PM Dahal stresses on developing innovative agricultural system6 Govt. forms former-judge Poudel led probe commission to investigate Balkumari incident7 Manpower agency owner arrested for cheating more than Rs 1.9 million8 TRENDING The origins of MCC and its future in Nepal Novak Djokovic disqualified from the US Open for hitting line judge Karnali’s Chief Minister Shahi averts no-confidence motion following agreement with Madhav Kumar Nepal-led faction How to learn online CAN categorizes cricketers and signs contracts Military power demonstrations prompt fears of China-India tension flare-up Testing Times for Democracy in Nepal-Nihar Nayak World Rhino Day: Conservation of rare one-horned rhino becoming more challenging