Gov't eyes vaccinating 5-11 year olds in Feb with Pfizer doses arriving late Jan

The government plans to vaccinate minors aged 5 to 11 against COVID-19 starting in early February with Pfizer doses arriving by late January.

Health Undersecretary Myrna Cabotaje stated that the first tranche of vaccines may arrive by end-January or early February, allowing inoculations to begin.

The FDA approved emergency use authorization for the Pfizer vaccine for this age group last December.