Gov't secures 15M Pfizer doses for kids aged 5-11
The government has secured 15 million doses of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children aged 5 to 11, with deliveries expected in January and February.
Dr. Ted Herbosa, a special medical adviser to the National Task Force against COVID-19, announced that vaccinations will begin once the vaccines arrive.
The Philippine Food and Drug Administration approved the use of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for this age group on December 23.
The PNP has offered assistance in the vaccination drive, including delivery and transport of vaccines and providing additional venues if needed.
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