BGH kicks-off pediatric vaccination vs COVID-19

By: Nilda T.  Delos Reyes

 

 

ISABELA CITY, Oct 29 (PIA) - The Basilan General Hospital (BGH) headed by Dra. Sitti Nurussamsi Amilasan, Medical Center Chief kicked-off today the pediatric vaccination against COVID-19 in the province.

 

Six children ages 12-17 under A3 priority group initially received their first dose of Pfizer COVID-19 jabs this morning during the ceremonial vaccination for pediatric group. They will receive their second dose after 21 days of their 1st dose.

 

Ms. Jarrha Zilmar, Nurse 1, and member of BGH vaccination team, said they initially conducted pre-listing of children under A3 group or with comorbidities to be vaccinated and required to submit documents prior to their vaccination schedule. 

 

Vaccinees are required to submit copy of their birth certificate or baptismal certificate; valid ID of the vaccinee and their guardian; and if their guardian is not their parent they are also required to submit any valid proof indicating that he/she is the guardian; Medical Certificate of Vaccinee signed by Pediatrician and signed parent consent form.

 

Dr. Rufino Gaudiel, parent of one vaccinee said they really waited for this opportunity to bring his daughter and be able to receive COVID-19 vaccine.

 

"We have been waiting for this day that my daughter  will be vaccinated because this is very important for her protection against COVID-19. I encourage everyone especially those with comorbidities like asthma, heart disease and any other disease under the age of 18 years old and below, please encourage your children to be immunized because this is the only way that we can combat this pandemic," he said.

 

Moreover, Dra. Amilasan said BGH is set to conduct the vaccination roll-out to 50 pre-listed children on November 08.

She added vaccination for children will only be conducted in hospitals to properly monitor adverse reaction of the vaccine. (NBE/RVC/EDT/NDR/PIA9-Basilan)