More than 2.1 million children ages 5 to 11 are targeted to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in Calabarzon starting Feb. 7, according to the Department of Health.
According to DOH-Calabarzon Regional Director Ariel Valencia, the initial rollout of the vaccine will be held on February 7 at the Batangas Medical Center in Batangas City and Southern Tagalog Regional Hospital in Bacoor City, Cavite.
According to initial information, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III is scheduled to lead the vaccination in Batangas, where 20 to 30 children are expected to receive the first dose.
Interior Secretary Eduardo Año is scheduled to attend the vaccination in Cavite with 50 to 100 children to be vaccinated.
Vaccination will begin on February 14 in Imus City and Dasmariñas City.
The Noveleta Health Office strongly reminds that the children must first register to receive the vaccination schedule.
“Kami ay nakikiusap na hintayin ang inyong schedule bago pumunta sa ating vaccination site,” said city health office.
That is despite an earlier statement by Health Undersecretary Myrna Cabojate that the DOH no longer requires registration because there is an adequate supply of the vaccine.
Meanwhile, more than 9 million, or the equivalent of 77 percent of the target, have been fully vaccinated in Calabarzon.
Calabarzon targets to vaccinate 2M children ages 5-11
Most of these came from Cavite, where more than 3 million, or 84 percent of the target, received the complete dose of the vaccine.
More than 1.3 million received booster shots across the region.
Meanwhile, the Department of Health (DOH) has postponed the vaccination date for children in the 5-11 age group due to a logistical issue.
“The rollout for vaccinating children aged 5-11 years old will be postponed for a few days due to logistical challenges,” said Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire.
Instead of this February 4, the pediatric vaccination will begin on February 7 this coming Monday.
“To ensure adequate preparation and distribution of the Pfizer vaccines allocated for children 5-11 years old, the COVID-19 vaccination of 5-11 years old will instead begin on 7 February (Monday),” the official added.
The DOH also ensured that they remained focused on vaccinating all Filipinos, including children.
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