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Mumbai: Lactating mothers can walk in today for Covid-19 vaccination

Updated on: 26 May,2021 07:31 AM IST  |  Mumbai
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Senior citizens can also take advantage of the walk-in facility for their first dose of Covishield, while those in the 45-59 years bracket can take their second dose

Mumbai: Lactating mothers can walk in today for Covid-19 vaccination

Vaccination at Nair Hospital. Pic/Ashish Raje

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The BMC has allowed lactating mothers to walk in to vaccination centres on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. As per the instructions issued by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on May 19, breastfeeding mothers are also allowed to be vaccinated against Covid-19. They are given the vaccine after showing required medical documents apart from mentioning the date and place of delivery.

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