Health Ministry continues to explore COVID-19 vaccine options for children

Health Ministry continues to explore COVID-19 vaccine options for children – Dr Devi

By Vijay Narayan

18/06/2021

Head of the Vaccination Taskforce of the Health Ministry, Doctor Rachel Devi.

Head of the Vaccination Taskforce of the Health Ministry, Doctor Rachel Devi says Fiji is exploring the options on which COVID-19 vaccine will be approved for children by the World Health Organization as COVID-19 has also affected some children in the country.

While speaking during the Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan Show, Doctor Devi says they are assessing all options after Pfizer announced the use of the vaccine for children from 12 years.

She says supply for Pfizer remains an issue.

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