Health Undersecretary Myrna Cabotaje on Thursday said the rollout of COVID-19 vaccine for those aged 0 to four years old may start by April or May 2022.
At the Laging Handa public briefing, Cabotaje said the government is considering this period when there is already a study and recommendation on the inoculation of the youngest age group.
“Titingnan natin, baka by second quarter, mga April or May, kung mayroon nang bakuna na puwede sa 0-4 at may mga pag-aaral na at recommendation na,” she said.government is eyeing to vaccinate against COVID-19 around 11.11 million children aged 0 to 4 years old before the end of JuneHe said they are making contingencies to secure a supply of doses for 0-4 years old as COVID-19 vaccine brands with formulation for children are only limited, which, he said, will create shortage in the first quarter.
This is the remaining age group in the country that has yet to start its COVID-19 vaccination rollout. As of Wednesday, Cabotaje said around 66.4 people have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the Philippines.— RSJ, GMA News
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