Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 10 (ANI): Tamil Nadu government on Monday began administering COVID-19 vaccine 'precaution dose' to healthcare, frontline workers and senior citizens, who are above 60 years of age with co-morbidities.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin inaugurated the vaccination drive in Chennai.

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On December 25, the Central government had decided to give booster shots to all healthcare and frontline workers and those who are above 60 years of age with co-morbidities.

The booster jab beneficiaries will get the third dose nine months after the administration of the second dose.

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On January 3, India started vaccinating teenagers between the age of 15 and 18. So far, over 2 crore teenagers have been vaccinated. (ANI)

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