<p>The third phase of Covid vaccination drive has begun and people should take the jab without any hesitation, said Health and Medical Education Minister Dr K Sudhakar. He was speaking to the media after launching the drive in Sirsi, Uttara Kannada.</p>.<p>First phase of vaccination was done in Bengaluru, second phase in Kalyana Karnataka and third phase is being started in Sirsi, he said. All citizens above 60 years and people above the age of 45 with specified comorbidities are eligible for the vaccination.</p>.<p>“There are 50 lakh people above the age of 60 years and 16 lakh with comorbidities,” said the Minister. Serious consequences of infection can be prevented through vaccine. Therefore, it is necessary to get vaccinated. Prime Minister himself has taken the jab and set example for others to follow, he added.</p>.<p>“A total of 270 vaccine centres have been set up for third phase of vaccination. People from Uttara Kannada should be an example for others in getting vaccinated. People can directly come to vaccine centres and register. It is not necessary that one should register only online. Second wave is being witnessed in neighbouring states. We have taken strict measures to prevent it,” he said.</p>.<p>If one gets infected after getting the vaccination, there won’t be much effect. Balanced food and disciplined life style will lead to good health. This will also contribute for economical and educational growth. There is no progress without health, said Sudhakar.</p>.<p>“National Economic Forum has suggested that all states should set aside at least 8% of budget for health sector. There is also mention of increased human resource for healthcare. We are recruiting 2,150 doctors for serving in rural areas. We have already announced special incentives for serving in rural areas. We are also upgrading primary health centres to be able to work 24/7,” said the minister.</p>.<p>Legislative assembly Speaker Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri was present. </p>
<p>The third phase of Covid vaccination drive has begun and people should take the jab without any hesitation, said Health and Medical Education Minister Dr K Sudhakar. He was speaking to the media after launching the drive in Sirsi, Uttara Kannada.</p>.<p>First phase of vaccination was done in Bengaluru, second phase in Kalyana Karnataka and third phase is being started in Sirsi, he said. All citizens above 60 years and people above the age of 45 with specified comorbidities are eligible for the vaccination.</p>.<p>“There are 50 lakh people above the age of 60 years and 16 lakh with comorbidities,” said the Minister. Serious consequences of infection can be prevented through vaccine. Therefore, it is necessary to get vaccinated. Prime Minister himself has taken the jab and set example for others to follow, he added.</p>.<p>“A total of 270 vaccine centres have been set up for third phase of vaccination. People from Uttara Kannada should be an example for others in getting vaccinated. People can directly come to vaccine centres and register. It is not necessary that one should register only online. Second wave is being witnessed in neighbouring states. We have taken strict measures to prevent it,” he said.</p>.<p>If one gets infected after getting the vaccination, there won’t be much effect. Balanced food and disciplined life style will lead to good health. This will also contribute for economical and educational growth. There is no progress without health, said Sudhakar.</p>.<p>“National Economic Forum has suggested that all states should set aside at least 8% of budget for health sector. There is also mention of increased human resource for healthcare. We are recruiting 2,150 doctors for serving in rural areas. We have already announced special incentives for serving in rural areas. We are also upgrading primary health centres to be able to work 24/7,” said the minister.</p>.<p>Legislative assembly Speaker Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri was present. </p>
