Schools in Bengaluru organise vaccination drive for dad and mom, workers, and alumni

With COVID-19 vaccine trials for kids nonetheless underway, non-public faculty managements have began conducting drives to vaccinate alumni and dad and mom in order that households usually are not in danger when on-campus lessons resume.

Schools are hoping to restart offline lessons in a couple of months and such vaccination drives could outcome in fewer disruptions in the 2021-22 educational 12 months through the predicted third wave, mentioned faculty principals and administration members.

Mansoor Ali Khan, member, board of administration, Delhi Public Group of Schools, mentioned round 5,000 folks, together with workers, dad and mom and folks belonging to the neighborhood across the faculty, had been vaccinated in Delhi Public School (Bengaluru East) and Delhi Public School (Electronic City). “Similar drives will begin shortly in two other branches. We tied up with Manipal Hospitals for the camp and we will also facilitate the second dose,” he mentioned.

Shweta Sastri, managing director, Canadian International School, mentioned the college had lately performed a vaccination drive.

Cost of jab

While dad and mom need to pay for their shot, a couple of colleges are attempting to bear the associated fee themselves. Greenwood High lately performed a two-day vaccination drive for dad and mom, workers, and dependent members of the family. “Students aged above 18 were also vaccinated. Over 500 people were vaccinated and the cost was borne by the school,” mentioned Niru Agarwal, trustee, Greenwood High.

Some like National Public School, Rajajinagar haven’t solely invited members of the family to register but additionally rapid neighbours, home assist and workers who work for households.

Parents are thrilled that colleges are taking the initiative. “We were unable to get appointments on the COWIN portal. This process is easy and hassle free,” mentioned Sangeetha K., whose son’s faculty performed a camp lately.