COVID-19 vax for minors 12-17 starts Nov 3 in NCR

Updated Thu, October 28, 2021 at 2:35 PM Published Tue, October 26, 2021 at 12:31 AM

The nationwide COVID-19 vaccination rollout for minors aged 12 to 17 is scheduled to begin in the National Capital Region on November 3, 2021, with nationwide implementation on November 5, 2021.

The DOH clarified that while the NCR kick-off is on November 3, some prepared areas may also join the initial vaccination.

The Philippines is expecting to vaccinate around 12.7 million adolescents aged 12 to 17.

As of October 26, 18,666 minors with comorbidities had received their first dose during an initial phase of pediatric vaccination.

In Malabon City, 315 minors with comorbidities were vaccinated between October 26 and October 29.

The government aims to have fully vaccinated at least 80% of the target population by December.

Non-immunocompromised minors will be vaccinated at regular vaccination sites.

Vaccination of minors is considered crucial for the potential reopening of face-to-face classes and other education-related activities.

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