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329K kids aged 5-11 vaccinated: DOH
A total of 329,000 children aged 5 to 11 have received COVID-19 vaccine doses since the pediatric vaccination program began.
Of this number, only eight experienced non-serious adverse effects following immunization, which include rashes in the extremities, itchy throat, vomiting, and pain in the site with chills.
The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is the only one authorized for this age group, and its availability dictates the pace of vaccination across provinces.
Health workers in vaccination sites are prepared to respond to any adverse event that children may experience.
The DOH assures that the COVID-19 vaccines administered are safe and effective.
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