Teens aged 12 to 17 may finally get their first booster shot by next week after the Health Technology Assessment Council (HTAC) gave its green light to give more COVID-19 doses to the younger age group. Health Undersecretary Myrna Cabotaje said on Friday that the HTAC had submitted its recommendation for the rollout of booster shots for the 12 to 17 age group. ADVERTISEMENT“For the 12 to 17 [age group], there is already a recommendation from HTAC for booster. According to Cabotaje, who is the NVOC chair, there is still no go-signal for the rollout of second booster shot for the general adult population. RELATED STORY:Frontliners, elderly may now avail 2nd COVID-19 booster shot – DOHFor more news about the novel coronavirus click here.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 18, 2022 00:50 UTC