Vaccination Of Children Only Way To Get Rid Of Covid Pandemic: AIIMS Chief

"As we know that children mostly have mild diseases, so due to the limited supply of the vaccination, we are prioritising those people who can have severe disease," Dr Randeep Guleria, Director of AIIMS, Delhi.

Children between 12 to 18 years of age will be vaccinated against COVID-19 very soon, said Dr Randeep Guleria, Director of All Indian Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi.

Speaking to ANI on Friday, Dr Guleria said the current priority is to vaccinate those who can have severe diseases.

"As we know that children mostly have mild diseases, so due to the limited supply of the vaccination, we are prioritising those people who can have severe disease," he said.

"Children will also get vaccinated very soon because that's the only way to get rid of the pandemic," added AIIMS Director.