Galvez: Pediatric vaccines safe, pave way for in-person classes

The government's plan to vaccinate children aged 5 to 11 against COVID-19 aims to protect them and pave the way for earlier resumption of in-person classes.

NTF chief Carlito Galvez Jr. assured parents that the pediatric vaccines are safe and effective, similar to those used for older age groups.

Galvez emphasized during a pilot rollout at the National Children's Hospital on Monday that the national vaccination program is robust and follows proper protocols.

On Saturday, Galvez welcomed the arrival of 780,000 doses of Pfizer vaccine for children at NAIA, stating that this marks a step towards normalcy with families and kids being able to interact freely.