MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) is not recommending the inclusion of children in the vaccination priority until there is a stable vaccine supply in the country.
DOH Undersecretary and spokesperson Ma. Rosario Vergeire on Friday said that one of the primary considerations in the inoculation of children with COVID-19 vaccines is the supply, especially as the country follows a prioritization system.
“Tayo ay pinag-aaralan lahat yan with our group of experts but right now our position, until the supplies are here we cannot recommend that children be included in our priorities for vaccination,” Vergeire said in a press briefing.
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