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Vax rollout for children in Davao on Feb. 7 postponed
The COVID-19 vaccination rollout for children aged 5-11 in the Philippines has been postponed due to logistical challenges and delayed vaccine arrival.
The vaccination was initially scheduled for February 4-5 but has been rescheduled to February 7.
The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines, specifically formulated for this age group and approved by the FDA, were expected on February 3rd but arrived on the evening of February 4th.
The Department of Health (DOH) stated the postponement to ensure adequate preparation and distribution.
The postponement in the National Capital Region's pediatric vaccination rollout will also affect other local government units (LGUs).
The pilot pediatric vaccination rollout for five to 11 years old will be in hospitals, but the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) might not participate due to being overwhelmed with COVID-19 cases.
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