Sixteen-year-old Gabby Uy receives the Covid-19 vaccine at the JR Borja General Hospital in Cagayan de Oro City. The local government on Friday (Oct. 29, 2021) began inoculating minors aged 12 to 17. (Photo courtesy of CIO)CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - The local government here on Friday has rolled out its "pediatric vaccination" drive against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) for minors aged 12 to 17. The Department of Health has earlier approved the use of Moderna and Pfizer vaccines for minors aged 12 to 17. Dr. Teodoro Yu Jr., medical officer at the City Health Office (CHO), said parents who want their children to get vaccinated should pre-register with their office.

Source: The Local October 29, 2021 10:59 UTC