HCM City starts vaccinating children against COVID-19

Wednesday, 12:45, 27/10/2021

VOV.VN - Teenagers between the ages of 16 and 17 in Cu Chi district were given their first shot of the COVID-19 vaccine on a trial basis on October 27, marking the start of a vaccination campaign aimed at local children launched in Ho Chi Minh City.

hcm city starts vaccinating children against covid-19 picture 1 — Students from three high schools throughout Cu Chi district gather at an inoculation site from 7 a.m. on October 27.

hcm city starts vaccinating children against covid-19 picture 2 — Each student is required to complete a healthcare declaration form ahead of being vaccinated against COVID-19.

hcm city starts vaccinating children against covid-19 picture 3 — They have their health checked prior to inoculation in line with the vaccination guidelines set out by the Health Ministry.

hcm city starts vaccinating children against covid-19 picture 4 — Only those with the written consent of their parents or legal guardians can be vaccinated.

hcm city starts vaccinating children against covid-19 picture 5 — Students patiently wait their turn while maintaining a safe distance to prevent the potential spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

hcm city starts vaccinating children against covid-19 picture 6 — The Pfizer vaccine is used to immunise children aged between 16 and 17 against COVID-19.

hcm city starts vaccinating children against covid-19 picture 7 — The first group of students are eager to receive certificates showing they have had the COVID-19 vaccine. Nguyen Thanh Huy (L) says he feels happy to get the vaccination as it helps to protect the health of both himself and his family against the pandemic.

hcm city starts vaccinating children against covid-19 picture 8 — Crowds of parents wait for their children outside of the inoculation site.

hcm city starts vaccinating children against covid-19 picture 9 — Many local people are hopeful that students will soon go back to school once the vaccination process is widespread.

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