104 yrs old Centenerian successfully vaccinated for COVID-19 at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital

At the age of 104 Mr Chawla leads an active life and does not suffer from any major Comorbidities.

A 104 yrs old senior citizen was successfully vaccinated for COVID-19 without any adverse effects at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital. The patient – Tulsi Das – born on November 1, 1917 – was successfully vaccinated with first dose of CoviShield vaccine at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital without facing any problem or adverse effects.

The covid vaccine beneficiary, a resident of Patel Nagar, was in Indian Foreign Service from where he retired in 1975. He has worked in his tenure in many nations including United States of America, Netherlands, Pakistan and Africa.

At the age of 104 Mr Chawla leads an active life and does not suffer from any major Comorbidities.  He said on the occasion that, ” I urge everyone who is eligible to come forward to take Covid Vaccine. It is totally safe.”

According to Dr D S Rana, Chairman (BOM) , SGRH ” We are witnessing huge enthusiasm among more than 60 years of age group. Mr Chawla is an inspiration to all of us to come forward without any hesitation for Covid vaccination.”

 

Avinash

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