COVID-19 vaccination for children aged 5-12 kicks off
24 Jan 2025
KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Health and Population has launched the second-phase of COVID-19 vaccination campaign from today targeting children aged 5-12 in 50 districts, out of 77, across the country.
According to the Ministry, under the campaign, the target group will be administered the first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. The campaign will run until August 27.
Ministry joint-spokesperson Dr Samir Kumar Adhikari said the vaccination centers have been set up within the schools. Besides, it is available in Balmandir (children’s home) and prisons.
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