Manila Bulletin
Bacolod kicks off vaccination of minors
The local government of Santo Tomas in Davao del Norte has begun its vaccination drive for individuals aged 12 to 17 years old against COVID-19, aiming to vaccinate approximately 8,000 children.
The vaccination program is open to both healthy minors and those with existing comorbidities, with Pfizer vaccines being utilized.
In Bacolod City, the vaccination of minors with no comorbidities has commenced in large barangays, with 30 vials of Pfizer vaccine allocated.
Bacolod City will continue vaccinating minors with or without comorbidities at Ayala Malls Capitol Central, while only those without comorbidities will be accommodated at SM City Bacolod.
As of Monday, Bacolod City had already inoculated about 8,000 minors aged 12 to 17 years old.
The city aims to inoculate over 40,000 minors against COVID-19.
Bacolod City has partnered with the Department of Education and Sangguniang Kabataan to reach more minors for vaccination.
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