 The time has come for you to contribute towards getting the world back to normalcy. Your opportunity to extinguish the pandemic is here. The COVID vaccination drive has begun. Taking everything into consideration, we at Manipal Hospital Whitefield have initiated a hassle-free COVID vaccination drive. The procedure and protocols one has to go through are easy to follow and the entire process is seamless. First of all, I would give a big congratulations to the authorities. Government of India, State Government of Karnataka has done an amazing job in terms of making the entire vaccination program so successful. The vaccination program has started for the people who are beyond 60 years of age. We also kept a window open for the people who are 45 to 60 years with some comorbid conditions. Today we have started the COVID vaccination program and many of you may have many doubts whether to take it or not. I request you please take it. It is a very safe vaccine. Already in India, more than 1.6 crore people have taken it. All of us in the hospital we have taken, it's very safe. I request you to take this vaccine, join the fight against COVID and get vaccinated. Once you have registered yourself on the government portal and arrive at our hospital on your appointment date, your details will be verified. For senior citizens, we also assist in registering yourself on the government portals. But the vaccination slot for that day would be subject to availability. You will enter the vaccination room in turns. Getting vaccinated today is like getting insured and safeguarding your future against the COVID pandemic. Once you are vaccinated, you will spend 30 minutes in the observation room where we take time and effort to ensure that the vaccine has no side effects on your body. Post which you may leave the hospital. My name is Pooja Kanoga. I have taken the vaccination today and it was absolutely painless and had no problem even after taking the vaccination. My mother-in-law was 84 years old. Even she has taken and she is absolutely fine and the experience is just too good. Remember, taking the COVID vaccine must not be an uncertain option but a smart and deliberate choice to create a healthy tomorrow. Our country has made an incredible achievement in making this avenue available to extinguish the pandemic. And now it's your turn to do your bit. Contribute towards healthy humanity. Get vaccinated.