Illustrative image (Source: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – Vaccination for children against COVID-19 is
scheduled to begin in early November, with priority given to those who have had
to stay away from school due to prolonged lockdown, Health Minister Nguyen
Thanh Long said on October 26.
Speaking at an online conference on pandemic control with 19
southern provinces and cities, the Health Minister said based on the scheduled
delivery of vaccine, the vaccination of children is to begin at the
start of November, with to pilot the inoculation for children
in District 1 and Cu Chi district.
Following the guidance for children vaccination issued on
October 14, teenagers aged 16 and 17 will be the first to receive the shots, he
said, adding that Pfizer vaccine will be used for children.
The vaccination will be conducted by mobile stations, or at
stations or at schools, according to Long.
After the 16-17 age group, 15-year-old children will be the next
to be vaccinated.
Parents or guardians of children will be required to sign papers
allowing the vaccination, Long said, urging relevant agencies to conduct
awareness activities to get adults to take their children to vaccination. /.
Source: VietnamPlus
