SDO Batanes participates in RESBAKUNA KIDS

Posted by admin on 2022-05-31 02:49:12 |

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The medical officer and nurses participated in the pilot implementation of RESBAKUNA KIDS: COVID-19 vaccination roll out to learners ages 5-11 in the province on March 18, 2022. The vaccination drive is vital to the gradual re-introduction of face-to-face classes and the general welfare of Filipino learners.

As of March 23, 2022, 1,546 children ages 5-11 have been vaccinated with a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Rural Health Units and parents are encouraged to ramp up and continue pre-registering their children to ensure many kids get vaccinated against the deadly infection.

In support to this, the School Health Section will conduct Pediatric Vaccination Orientation and Campaign to parents and school personnel on various dates on the following month. The activity aims to underscore the importance of pediatric vaccination as an effective strategy to eventually put an end to the pandemic, and to correct myths and misconceptions.

The Department of Health continuously reminds the Filipino people that vaccination is not mandatory and consent is a must. It also emphasizes that getting children vaccinated against COVID-19 is the best practice in achieving maximum protection against the virus. However, being vaccinated with COVID-19 is not a requirement for participation of learners to face-to-face classes.