 Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 5: As the COVID-19 vaccination drive for beneficiaries in the age bracket of 15-18 years was launched in Jammu on January 3, Delhi Public School Jammu, under the directive of its Pro-Vice Chairperson Kunwrani Ritu Singh is aiming to inoculate over 900 children from classes X to XII in the school premises from 4 to 6 January, out of which 360 students of Class X were vaccinated on January 5.
The school has asked the parents of classes X, XI & XII to avail of this opportunity of getting their children vaccinated at school and also issued guidelines for following COVID Appropriate Behaviour.
All necessary arrangements were made at the school to ensure smooth vaccination drive, such as demarcating different rooms for registration, vaccination, observation and waiting area for the children and concerned Health Officers. The School Appointed COVID Team also remained active throughout the day.
"It has been very heartening to work with the officers of the Health Department, they have been very supportive in helping us build COVID-19 awareness, and carry out the
Vaccination Drive in the school successfully. It has also been very encouraging for us to see children coming with a big smile to take their COVID-19 vaccination jab. We will carry this forward in DPS Nagbani, DPS Katra and other schools as well," said Kunwrani Ritu Singh, Pro-Vice Chairperson, DPS Jammu."
The children will be eligible for the second dose after 28 days. |
