DOH: 3.4K minors with comorbidities vaxxed vs. Covid-19

As of Wednesday, October 20, a total of 3,416 minors aged 12 to 17 with comorbidities have been vaccinated against COVID-19.

Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire stated that the government plans to expand the vaccination program to more hospitals to cover more children.

National Vaccination Operations Center representative Dr. Kezia Rosario noted only one severe case of adverse event following immunization among four reported cases, which involved an allergic reaction while the rest were stress-related.