The agency had said the vaccines can only be administered to persons aged 18 years and older including pregnant women and lactating mothers, but the new waiver increases the number of eligible persons.
The National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) says persons aged 15 and 17 years can now receive the COVID-19 vaccine if required for educational purposes.
“The NPHCDA has given a waiver for persons aged 16 and 17 to receive COVID-19 vaccines if required for educational purposes,�
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