Vietnam aims to have 95 per cent children from age five to 11 vaccinated against Covid-19


Vietnam is preparing for a vaccination programme for children in the 5-11 age group. - Vietnam News/ANN

HANOI, Feb 22 (Vietnam News/ANN): Health officials and doctors agree that Vietnam is ready to implement a safe vaccination campaign for children aged 5-11, aiming to have a vaccination rate in this age group of 90-95 per cent.

Experts say following a successful vaccination programme for children aged 12-17, it is now vital for younger children to be vaccinated to prevent the further spread of Covid-19.

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