Lubuagan prepares for Resbakuna Kids

Lubuagan, Kalinga - The Local Government Unit of Lubuagan through its Municipal Health Office (MHO) is launching its Resbakuna Kids to provide pediatric COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11 years old and boost their immunity against the virus this March.

The definite date shall be announced soon.

Lubuagan Mayor Charisma Anne Dickpus said the vaccination is also a preparation for the opening of the Face-to-Face (F2F) classes in the municipality.

“Ti makita tayo ket the Face-to-Face classes is very much likely to happen soon in Lubuagan so awisen tayu dagitoy nagannak nga ipabakuna da dagiti annak,” Dickpus said further saying that “while the DepEd said vaccination is not a requirement in attending the F2F classes, our main objective is for the safety of our children when they are out in the open… tapnu ma-protektaran da met a.”

Meantime, the MHO is encouraging parents of the said age bracket to register their kids before the commencement of the vaccination campaign.

“We are expecting to level up our child vaccine rates, kapag nakuha natin ito, it means we will achieve immunity among the children at malaking tulong din ito sa pag-achieve natin ng herd immunity in Lubuagan,” MHO Public Health Nurse Ceasar Manalwap explained.

What to do before a kid is vaccinated

Pre-registration is required and Walk-Ins are strictly not accommodated. Parents may contact the Health Office’s Facebook page or they may reach them through cellphone number 09153238237.

Parents should likewise bring the original or xerox copy of the child’s Birth Certificate and/or Medical Clearance from the child’s Pediatrician/Family Doctor if with medical condition/comorbidity, the original or xerox copy of the parent’s Valid government ID or a Notarized Authorization letter from parent if accompanied by a guardian.

Manalwap advised the public to visit the MHO’s official Facebook page or the health office for further information and/or announcements regarding the coronavirus and the vaccines.

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