Covid Vaccination of children aged 5-12 begins

The Covid-19 vaccination programme for childern aged 5 to 12 has begun.

The vaccination drive will continue through September 24 to immunise kids between the ages of 5 and 12 against Covid-19, according to health officials.

In its letter to parents, the NIH stated that Covid-19 immunisation protects kids against contracting the virus.

Data entries for the vaccination will be made from the B-form of a child.

Covid vaccines for children aged 5 to 12 now available

The Ministry of Health has decided to provide COVID-19 inoculation to children aged five years to 12 years. However, parental approval is required for the inoculation.

According to the health ministry, the immunisation program will begin on September 19 across Sindh, Punjab, and Islamabad.

“Children will also be able to receive COVID-19 jabs in schools and they will be vaccinated after the consent of their parents,” said the ministry.

“Children’s registration in National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) is mandatory for the vaccination and entry will be made through B-form,” said District Health Officer Rawalpindi, Ahsan Ghani while talking to Geo News.