THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Covid vaccine for people above 45 years of age will be given in the state from April 1. The target is to vaccinate 2.50 lakh people daily for 45 days. More vaccination centers will be set up in government and private hospitals. Covid vaccination activities were evaluated by a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary VP Joy.

The Department of Health requested that the public be prepared to go to the vaccination center and receive the vaccine. Everyone over the age of 45 should be vaccinated and safe at the first available opportunity.

According to the guidelines of the Union Ministry of Health, those who have taken the first dose of Covishield vaccine should take the second dose within 42 to 56 days after taking the first dose. Those taking the first dose of Covaxin should receive the second dose within 28 days to 42 days after taking the first dose.