No one can be forced to take Covid-19 vaccine, govt will educate: Vardhan
The coronavirus vaccine cannot be forced
upon anyone but the government will educate and give the right information to
people about it, Union Health Minister Harsh
Vardhan said on Sunday.
"Vaccine
hesitancy issues will be addressed through education. The government will
spread awareness and educate people about the vaccine that this is for their
own good and benefit," Harsh Vardhan said in an interview with ANI.
He also
said that the government had prioritised who will get the vaccines after
observing international trends and keeping in mind the guidelines of the World
Health Organisation.
"The
ideal time would be when we reach a point where everyone can be vaccinated. But
if there is a limited number of vaccines, it is important to prioritise how who
will be the first to get it. Before taking a decision, the government consulted
experts, those in the ministries, people in the state governments, and those
involved in making vaccines. These decisions have been made while observing
international trends and WHO guidelines," the Union Minister said. Read More
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