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blue-check Regarding vaccinating children from 12 - 17 years of age for COVID-19

Dispatch No. 8688/BYT-DP dated October 14th, 2021 of the Ministry of Health regarding vaccinating children from 12 - 17 years of age for COVID-19
Posted: 15/10/2021 8:03:28 AM | Latest updated: 10/11/2021 1:06:02 PM (GMT+7) | LuatVietnam: 5312 | Vietlaw: 532
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According to this Dispatch, the Ministry of Health will deploy COVID-19 vaccination for children from 12 – 17 years of age in descending order of age (vaccinate children within 16 - 17 years of age first and lower the age gradually).

Similar to adults, each child shall receive 2 doses of COVID-19 vaccine. The implementation of the first dose is expected to take place from October, 2021 if all requirements are met.

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