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New DelhiA minute agoAuthor: Pawan Kumar
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158 crore doses of corona vaccine have been administered in the country, but pregnant and pregnant women are still avoiding the vaccine. Only 20% of such women have got the vaccine. According to experts, if pregnant or wanting to raise a family, if they do not get the vaccine, then they and the unborn child can be at serious risk.
Two types of problems are possible in children if they do not get the vaccine
The Chairman of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI) on Kovid-19, Dr. N. Of. Arora says that pregnant women can face many problems if they do not get the vaccine and become corona. If the infection occurs during pregnancy, the woman may have to be admitted to the ICU. There is an increased risk of premature birth. At the same time, a decrease in the weight of the baby can also be seen at the time of birth.
20% Vaccination Concern
Every year about 2.70 crore women give birth to children in the country, while 75 lakh women are planning to raise a family every year. Accordingly, only 20% getting the corona vaccine is a matter of concern. However, this figure in Madhya Pradesh is much higher than in the country. So far 33% pregnant women have been vaccinated here. The vaccination started in the country from January 16, 2021.
In view of the trials on pregnant women in other countries, the Government of India had allowed pregnant women to vaccinate in July 2021.
Vaccination of 12-13 year olds may start from March
Dr. Arora has said that from March 12-14 year old children can start vaccination in the country. By then the vaccination of 15 to 17 year olds will be completed. There are about 7.4 crore population of children of 15-18 age group in the country. Out of this, the first dose of 3.45 crore has been given. They have to give second dose in 28 days. The population of 12-14 year old children in the country is about 75 million.
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