Manila Bulletin
Zambo CHO eyeing to vaccinate 200K children against COVID-19
Zamboanga City is preparing to launch its vaccination program for children aged 5 to 11 against COVID-19, aiming to inoculate 200,000 children.
The City Health Office (CHO) is awaiting the arrival of suitable vaccines, specifically a lower dosage of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, from the Department of Health.
Preparations include ongoing registration of eligible children through health centers and the identification of vaccination sites.
An information campaign is underway to educate parents and guardians about the benefits of vaccination.
Parents and guardians are advised to prepare necessary documents such as birth certificates or certificates of guardianship and identification cards.
Parents and guardians of children with comorbidities are also required to present a doctor or medical certificate.
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