The Pfizer vaccine will be administered to children aged between 12 and 14 years from next month.

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says although vaccination is not compulsory, students are encouraged to get vaccinated to protect themselves.

The vaccine is being brought in from New Zealand and will be available from this month and the Health Ministry says they are grateful for the support. It says once all logistical procedures will be looked at before it is administered.

Meanwhile, 25,457 children in Fiji have received their first dose of the Moderna vaccine as of the 9^th of October.