India News | Nonagenarian Emeritus Professor Gets COVID-19 Vaccine in Jaipur
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A 93-year-old emeritus professor of SMS Medical College was administered the vaccine for coronavirus on Saturday, officials said.
Jaipur, Jan 16 (PTI) A 93-year-old emeritus professor of SMS Medical College was administered the vaccine for coronavirus on Saturday, officials said.
Dr P C Dandiya came forward voluntarily for the vaccination and was second in line after college principal Dr Sudhir Bhandari to get vaccinated on the launch of the campaign.
Dandiya said he was excited to get vaccinated at this age. “I am feeling good and excited,” he told reporters after the vaccination.
“Dandiya is a professor emeritus and comes everyday to the hospital to assist in research and academic works. He voluntarily came forward for the vaccination,” Dr Bhandari said adding that the move was aimed to motivate and encourage others.
Earlier, Dandiya also attended a video conference with Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.
The academician praised the initiatives of the state government taken during the pandemic.
In the last nine months, Dandiya also attended several meetings with the M over the issue of coronavirus.
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