Norms for vaccination of 18-44 age group issued
The Hindu
Inoculation in phases for those with co-morbidities
With vaccination for prioritised groups amongst those in the 18-44- year age group beginning in Kerala on Monday, the government has issued guidelines regarding the same. As the vaccines procured by the State are only in limited quantities, vaccination in this age group can only be taken up in phases, the government has said. The government has already released a list of co-morbidities for determining the eligibility of those in the 18-44-year age group for COVID-19 vaccination. Some of the conditions prioritised by the government include heart failure and other select cardiac conditions, end-stage kidney disease on haemodialysis/CAPD, immuno- deficiency diseases, cancer, liver cirrhosis, organ recipients or those on waiting list, disabled persons with high support needs and so on.
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