Philippines Begins Pilot Rollout of COVID-19 Vaccinations for Minors Aged 12 to 17

Updated THU · SEP 30, 2021 · 10:53 PM

The Philippines will begin the pilot rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations for minors aged 12 to 17 on October 15.

Minors with comorbidities and those who are medical front-liners' children will be prioritized initially.

Most local government units are ready to start vaccinating minors and the general public by October and November, as more than 30 areas have reached saturation points in their vaccination programs.

Zamboanga City is preparing for the inoculation of minors using its existing immunization program database.

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