COVID-19 vaccine rollout expanded to include 12-17 year-olds
COVID-19 vaccinations are open for 12 to 17-year-olds from 20 October.
Health Minister Joe Phaahla says sites are ready to administer vaccines to this age group.
BREAKING: 12-17 year olds will now be able to get their #COVID19 vaccine from the 20th of October. #Pfizer vaccine has been approved for this age group and only one dose will be given for now. #eNCA
— Heidi Giokos (@HeidiGiokos) October 15, 2021
Teenagers will not be vaccinated at schools. They will be able to go to vaccination sites. As of 20th October if you 12-17 years old you can register on #EVDS and go get jabbed. Acting DG of Health says the Child Act says you don’t need consent from parents if you 12-17. #eNCA
— Heidi Giokos (@HeidiGiokos) October 15, 2021
JUST IN: Minister of Health Dr Joe Phaahla says the consideration of a booster shot has been discussed for Healthcare workers who got J&J under #SisonkeTrial in February.
SAHPRA is currently considering this. #eNCA— Heidi Giokos (@HeidiGiokos) October 15, 2021
Source: eNCA
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