COVID-19

Huge turnout of students at vaccination sites

September 20, 2021 10:30 am

It is a historic moment today as the Health Ministry has administered the first dose of the Moderna vaccine to Fijian students.

This initiative by the Ministry of Health aims to ensure students aged 15 to 17 are vaccinated so that they are protected against the virus.

FBC News was at Gospel High School and saw children coming with their parents and guardians to get their jabs.

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This is an initiative by the Ministry of Health that aims to ensure students aged 15 to 17 are vaccinated so that they are protected against the virus.

17-year-old student of Saint Joseph, Hanisi Mausio says getting vaccinated is the best way to keep her safe.

“I chose to get vaccinated to keep me and my family safe and so that I can attend school.”

Children will need to receive two doses of the Moderna vaccine.

This will be administered at an interval of 28 days.