A sudden pause in the vaccination drive for those in the 18-44 age group is worrying students going abroad for higher studies. While most are scheduled to start courses in different countries by August/September, parents feel their wards should be vaccinated on priority.

Also, many universities are expecting their students to be vaccinated before they start their studies. Speaking to mid-day, Anand Verma, a parent, said, “It will take a few months for the students to settle down in the foreign countries and be covered under their health policies. Until then we will be under tremendous stress here. Vaccination will definitely be a great assurance.”