China to extend mass vaccination program to minors between 12-17 years
A number of provinces, regions and municipalities across China have announced that they extend a mass Covid-19 vaccination program for minors aged between 12 and 17 phase wise, authorities said on Sunday.
Heilongjiang plans to administer vaccines to middle and high school students between the ages of 12 and 17 from this month,before vaccination, a minor's legal guardian will be provided with all relevant information to ensure his or her child is informed, consenting and voluntarily vaccinated, reports Xinhua news agency.
The region's 12-17 age group is expected to complete vaccinations by the end of October this year.