Laos health ministry advises Covid jabs for pregnant women, older students


Health workers give Covid vaccinations. - Visith

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): The Ministry of Health has given the go ahead for pregnant women and students aged 17 and over to be vaccinated against Covid-19.

The Pfizer and Sinopharm vaccines will be offered to students in Grade 7 of secondary schools and others who are 17 or older, and those who are travelling to study or preparing for entrance exams to universities, colleges and other educational institutions.

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