Zhangdian district in Zibo, East China's Shandong province will gradually start inoculating people aged 12 to 17 with COVID-19 vaccines from late July.
People aged 15 to 17 will be vaccinated first, and will receive their first dose of the vaccine by the end of July. In August, people aged 12 to 14 can receive their first dose. Students can learn the specific arrangements from their schools and the district's COVID-19 prevention and control office.
The vaccines that will be used are made by the Beijing Institute of Biological Products Co Ltd and Sinovac Life Sciences Co Ltd.
Both of the aforementioned vaccines are safe for minors. Each person should get two doses, and the first and the second doses should be administered at least 21 days apart, and 56 days apart at most.
Before vaccination, parents should learn the important facts about COVID-19 vaccination, bring proper ID, read and sign the consent form, and accompany their child at all times. Remember to wear masks and ask children to wear loose clothes so that the vaccination can be done more easily.
