Mabalacat, Iligan, Zamboanga begin pediatric COVID-19 vaccination

Mabalacat City will launch its COVID-19 vaccination program for children aged five to 11 on February 18 at SM City Clark - IMAX Cinema.

The city government will prioritize indigent Mabalaqueño children for the initial rollout using reformulated Pfizer BioNTech doses.

Preregistration for pediatric vaccination is ongoing through various channels including DepEd schools, the Local Youth Development Office, and daycare centers.

In Iligan City, the COVID-19 vaccination rollout for children aged five to 11 was launched on Wednesday at the Adventist Medical Center Iligan (AMCI), targeting 57,480 children.

Iligan City aims to inoculate 1,300 kids daily with Pfizer vaccines, with 194 vials allocated for the initial rollout.

The DOH-Northern Mindanao director reiterated that the COVID-19 vaccine is safe for children, addressing hesitancy among some parents.

The Philippine Red Cross launched its pediatric COVID-19 vaccination of children aged five to 11 in Zamboanga City on Thursday, Feb. 16.

The PRC Zamboanga City Chapter administered 204 doses, with around 90 of these for minors aged five to 11 who received their primary shots of Pfizer.

PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Sen. Dick Gordon stated that the Red Cross continues to provide vaccines nationwide to ensure safety and protection against COVID-19.