Manila Bulletin
Pateros launches registration of 12-17 years old for COVID-19 vaccination
Pateros has begun registering residents aged 12 to 17 for COVID-19 vaccination.
Registration can be done via a QR code found on the Pateros municipal government Facebook page.
Mayor Ike Ponce III stated that while registration is open, vaccination will commence upon vaccine delivery.
The form requires personal details, parent's name, age, birthday, contact number, barangay, and address.
Pateros will implement a 'first in, first out' system for scheduling vaccinations among registered youth.
Parents or guardians must be aware of their children's registration, and accompany them during vaccination.
As of August 30, Pateros has exceeded its initial vaccination target, with over 100% of the 56,000 target population receiving their first dose and 70% receiving their second dose.
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