Manila Bulletin
Muntinlupa prepares to register 12 to 17-year-olds for COVID-19 vaccination
The city of Manila has started accepting online registrations for COVID-19 vaccinations for individuals aged 12 to 17 years old.
Parents can register their children through the official Manila COVID-19 Vaccine website, either by adding them to their existing family account or creating a separate registration.
Mayor Isko Moreno stated that this initiative is a preparatory measure for the national government's approval to begin vaccinating this age group.
Experts have recommended Moderna and Pfizer vaccines for use in the 12 to 17 age bracket, although the national government has not yet issued a go signal for their inoculation.
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