Vaccination drive for 45 years and above launched across Budgam

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Budgam , 01 Apr 2021

Last updated on: Apr 01, 2021, 00:00 IST

Principal District and Sessions Judge (PD&SJ) Budgam, Raja Shujhat Ali Khan along with Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Budgam, Dr. Tajamul Hussain and BMO Headquarter Dr A.G Raina today kick started vaccination drive for 45 years and above at court complex Budgam.The process of administering Covid-19 vaccine simultaneously also commenced at other various designated session sites across the district.Speaking on the occasion, the PD&SJ appreciated the role of frontline Warriors of Health Department engaged with the vaccination process and other Covid-19 containment related engagements for their courage and relentless efforts in mitigating the spread of this pandemic to a large extent.Khan after getting vaccinated himself appealed General public to come forward and get vaccinated as early as possible without any fear and apprehension as it is safe.Meanwhile, DDC Budgam Chairman, Nazir Ahmad Khan along with some PRI representatives also received the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine at District Hospital Budgam.As per ACD Budgam, Nuzhat Qureshi, arrangements were made at Sub-district hospital Khansahib where PRI workers from block headquarter Parnewa got vaccinated for Covid-19. Similar arrangements were also executed at PHC Soibugh where many PRI workers got their first shot of Covid-19 vaccine, the same process was also held at other designated session sites.CMO Budgam, Dr. Tajamul Hussain on the occasion said that the Vaccination drive started from the court complex, elaborate arrangements are put in place at all other session sites where vaccination for the persons of the age group of 45 years and above is going on in full swing.The CMO during the process appealed General public not to pay any heed to rumors or misinformation. He said the public should come forward and get vaccinated as it is safe and secure, having no side effects.