Lubuagan starts vaccination for minors, ages 12-17 years old

Lubuagan, Tabuk City – The Municipal Health Office (MHO) of Lubuagan started its vaccination roll out for children ages 12 to 17 years old on Monday, November 22, 2021, at the Municipal Gymnasium.

The MHO, in a press release, stated that the health office has been able to administer the first jab of anti-COVID-19 vaccine to a total of 187 minors of the said age bracket of which 178 of the children received Pfizer's pediatric vaccine and 9 others with Moderna vaccine.

The MHO also informed that the children were accompanied by their parents and guardians as part of the vaccination protocol for minors.

“Minors are more excited to have their shot and positively looking forward to getting back to school in the future,” the MHO expressed.

Earlier, the Local Government Unit of Lubuagan (LGU) admitted that they have been battling hesitancy among the people triggered by misinformation regarding the vaccines. The MHO said during Monday’s Kapehan that their campaign effort to reach the Covid-19 vaccination target of 70% before the end of December this year shall continue. Lubuagan, as of press time, logged that only 35.45% of its population are vaccinated.

“From the update on the office of the MHO, today November 22, for the adult population, 80 and above, the total percentage is 41 percent from the previous 21 percent. Ti inaramid dagitoy kadwa tayo ket napan da piman nag-house to house per barangay, inan-anusan da a napan in-encourage dagitoy kailyan tayo nga apan agpa-vaccine, and luckily piman, Upper and some parts of Uma ket adu ti nagpa-vaccine. Pati met lang ti Tanglag ket isu da ti adu met lang nabakunaan kenyada. For Poblacion, 92 percent,” the MHO’s Public Health Nurse informed.

Mayor Charisma Anne Dickpus likewise said that the local government is doing a stringent information education campaign to encourage more people to get vaccinated, adding that the vaccination rollout is crucial for faster recovery from the pandemic so that everyone can go about their normal lives.

The mayor further encouraged parents of unvaccinated minors to come forward, as their being immunized will not only provide protection to the children but also allow normal life to return.

Meantime, the vaccination for ages 12-17 years old shall be given on a first-come, first-served basis. Names of children to be vaccinated shall be submitted first to the MHO for their vaccination schedule. Valid ID of the students/PSA/NSO, Vaccination card of parents/guardians, and their presence are also a requirement during the vaccination.

For more information, contact the MHO at 09153238237 or reach them through their Facebook messenger.

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