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COVID-19 VACCINATION DRIVE@GCW, FARIDABAD


Posted on 29/09/2021

COVID-19 VACCINATION DRIVE@GCW, FARIDABAD The NSS unit of government college for women, sector 16a, faridabad organised corona vaccine drive for students, staff members of the college and other stakeholders from the community. Covishield vaccine was administered to around 500 people where 450 recipients got their first dose while around 50 recipients got 2nd dose of vaccine. The vaccination drive was led by a team of doctors from esi hospital, sector 8, faridabad. Physician dr. Shalini from the esi vaccination team tried to dispel the misconception regarding corona vaccine and declared it absolutely safe. Corona vaccine works as an immunity booster; therefore, everyone should get the vaccine as soon as possible without any fear -she retorted. Gcw: making community safe Principal, dr. Sunidhi shared that according to who, 3rd wave of the pandemic is anticipated soon, therefore the need of the hour is to vaccinate the population in large numbers. This camp was mainly organized for staff members and students who were yet to receive 1st dose of vaccine therefore bringing into fold a large number of people into vaccination. Nss program officer of the college dr. Rachna saini told that 337 students, 24 staff members and around 139 people from the community have been administered the 1st and 2nd doses of vaccine in this camp. The certificates will also be issued to everyone by the team of doctors. She told that the camp was successfully organised with the help and guidance of the principal of the college besides the staff and nss volunteers.