Año backs LGUs: Parents' consent needed before vaccinating kids
DILG Secretary Eduardo Año supports local government units' requirement for parents' consent before vaccinating children aged 5 to 11 against COVID-19.
Quezon City, Valenzuela, Malabon, and Navotas mayors have separately issued the condition due to their responsibility towards constituents.
Vaccination for this age group is scheduled to start on February 7 with around 167,000 children registered so far.
Marikina aims to vaccinate over 60,000 kids aged 5 to 11 and requires both parents' informed consent and the child's assent.
The Philippines plans to inoculate 15.5 million children with Pfizer vaccine doses approved for this age group.
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