Vaccine hesitancy in Kerala’s Ernakulam negligible, says Health Department
The Hindu
Nearly 20,000 people among target population yet to take first dose
Around 20,000 people among the target population of 29 lakh have not taken the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in Ernakulam, according to official estimates.
Vaccine hesitancy is around 0.69% in the district, and the Health Department has termed it as ‘negligible’. “A section of those who had not received vaccination included people aged above 90 years, who are bedridden for long and having serious health conditions. There are many senior citizens who are unable to venture out owing to ailments and not willing to take the dose,” said M.G. Sivadas, District Nodal Officer for vaccination.
“The second category includes those who have taken their first dose but are hesitant to take the second jab. They turn reluctant after contracting fever or experiencing other difficulties after receiving the first dose,” he added.
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