All set for start of pediatric jabsHealth workers continue the inoculation of second dose of Sinovac vaccine to residents at mega vaccination site in Marikina Sports Center on July 13, 2021. MANILA, Philippines — With the necessary operation guidelines drafted, all is set for the inoculation of minors aged 12 to 17 against COVID-19, vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. said yesterday. The Philippines has secured a total of 187.6 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines for 2021, of which 77.4 million doses have been delivered since February and 31 million of these currently stockpiled. The NTF’s goal now is to sustain a vaccination rate of 600,000 to 800,000 jabs daily by yearend. At present, negotiations are underway with four manufacturers for the procurement of 90 to 100 million doses, he said.

Source: Philippine Star October 06, 2021 15:56 UTC