ANGELES CITY — Around 452 children aged 5 to 11 years old received their first jab against COVID-19 during the kick-off of the city government’s vaccination drive for kids.
Angeles City Health Officer Dr. Verona Guevarra and Gender and Development Officer Mina Cabiles led in the inoculation drive.
The preparation was supervised by the Office of Executive Assistant IV Reina Manuel with Chief Adviser IC Calaguas.
Parents who accompanied their children during their vaccination were joyful and thankful to the city, which gave the vaccination venue at the City College of Angeles with a carnival-like theme.
“Alam niyo naman po ang mga bata kapag na-i-inject, very afraid po sila. The idea of the LGU for the carnival theme is maalis ang fear nila, at magpabakuna po sila,” Guevarra explained.
Guevarra also said that pediatricians were also on-site, who volunteered to assist the city during the kids’ vaccination.
Angeles City Mayor Carmelo Lazatin, Jr. was also present and personally assisted the parents and children at the vaccination site.
Guevarra added that the city government strictly abided by the guidelines set by the Department of Health. She said the Pfizer vaccines allotted for the kids in that age category will last until April.
“The National Vaccination Operation Center will ensure the supply of the vaccines,” Guevarra said.
As a form of reward for allowing the vaccination, the kids and their parents took home loot bags that contain vitamins, paracetamol, candies, and coloring books, among other fun stuff.
Cabiles said that the schedule of the vaccination per barangay will be via schedule.
“Posted po ang schedule ng pagbabakuna ng mga bata sa facebook page ng City Information Office,” Cabiles added.
To date, 357,662 Angeleños are already fully vaccinated; 336,181 received their first dose, while 58,167 got their booster shots.