CAPIZ — The provincial government is launching the pediatric vaccination for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) tomorrow, Nov. 4.
Young people from 12 to 17 years old with comorbidities are qualified for the vaccination.
The launching is at the Roxas Memorial Provincial Hospital (RMPH) in Roxas City.
The Department of Health (DOH) recommended that the inoculation should be hospital-based.
Should the vaccinees experience adverse effects, they could be managed right away, explained DOH Region 6 director Dr. Adriano Suba-an.
Prior to vaccination, children should be screened by pediatricians.
Other requirements that must be presented at the vaccination site are the following:
* Medical Certificate
* Philippine Statistics Authority’s certified true copy of birth certificate
* valid identification card.
Children must be accompanied by their parents or guardians.
The Hospital Management Section of the Capiz provincial government has an ongoing registration for pediatric COVID-19 vaccination./PN