Over 20,000 minors vaccinated in Manila, 3,900 in Makati

Over 20,000 minors in Manila have received their first dose of vaccine against COVID-19 as of November 6.

The vaccination for minors in Manila, including those with comorbidities, started on October 22.

The city government deployed doses in six district hospitals and four mall sites.

Walk-ins are allowed for minors accompanied by a guardian or immediate relative who must present a valid ID.

Manila is vaccinating minors aged 12 to 17 years old.

In Makati, over 3,900 minors aged 12-17 have received their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine as of November 8.

A total of 20,055 minors have registered for Makati's vaccination program, with 11,891 aged 12-15 and 8,164 aged 16-17.

Only Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are approved for use in minors.

Makati City Mayor Abby Binay urged constituents to have their children vaccinated and assured them of the LGU's preparedness for any side effects.