The Ministry of Health announced the anticipation of another batch of pediatric vaccines produced by Pfizer. According to the folder, the batch of 1.8 million of the immunizer aimed at children aged between 5 and 11 years will be delivered on January 24. Previously, the forecast was for the 27th.
According to the ministry, the country has already received 2.5 million doses of this vaccine. The last batch, with 1.2 million doses, was delivered on Sunday (16) and are already being distributed to the states. A new batch, with more than 1.8 million doses, is expected to arrive in the first week of February.
“For the immunization of children between 5 and 11 years old, parental consent will be required. In the case of the presence of those responsible for the vaccination, the written term will be waived. The guidance of the folder is that parents or guardians of their children seek the prior recommendation of a doctor before immunization “, informed, in a note, the Ministry of Health.
