14-year-old Mia Aitken receives her Covid jab at the Centurion Virgin Active vaccination site as the Department of Health commences with vaccinations for children between 12 and 17 years old, 20 October 2021. Picture: Jacques Nelles
South Africans who are not yet vaccinated are called upon to join the Vooma Vaccination Weekend on November 12-14 in a bid to save our scholars.
Assist children aged 12–17 to get vaccinated at any site. No SMS or prebooking is required.
Children with an illness that compromises their immunity are at high risk of contracting Covid-19 and should get vaccinated as soon as possible.
ALSO READ: Vooma Vaccination Weekend: Government to ramp up inoculations ahead of festive season
The 12–17 age group requires only a single dose of Pfizer to qualify for a vaccination certificate.
Vaccination sites will be open all day on Friday and Saturday and selected sites on Sunday. See www.sacoronavirus.co.za for details.
NOW READ: Why are South African men not getting vaccinated?
Download our app and read this and other great stories on the move. Available for Android and iOS.
