Baguio’s vaccination on a roll

Health workers jabbed 180 fellow workers, 2,623 adults and 410 adolescents on Thursday, November 18 in available vaccination sites. 

Thus, vaccinated adults in the city nears the 281,000 target; with 260,642 (92.52%) first-dose and 216,548 (77.17%) fully vaccinated as of November 18.

There are 42,811 eligible 12 to 17 years olds in the city, with 21,418 (48.87%) first-dose since Nov.3.

The second dose shall be administered this December, hopefully starting on the planned 3-day national vaccination session.

Booster shots for healthcare workers were given, with 1,230 and 180 on the first 2 days, a total of 1,410.

Calls are being issued for the unvaccinated and unconvinced to re-think their options, as vaccines of their choice are available, in all sites. There is no need to show any stub and  registration online is done with bakuna.baguio.gov.ph. 

Vaccination schedules could be seen at the Public information office and Baguio City Health Services Office facebook pages, with additional requirements for the adolescent population posted.

Requirements for pediatric vaccination (Ages 12 to 17) include the following:

1.Register at bakuna.baguio.gov.ph and screenshot your QR Code or Reference Number

2. Valid ID or Barangay Certificate of Residency (valid for 6 months) and documents like birth certificate of the parent/guardian and vaccine recipient to verify filiation or relationship.

3. Parent/guardian to sign the Consent Form onsite

4. Vaccine recipient to sign the Assent Form onsite.

5. Medical Certificate – only if with comorbidity. — Julie G. Fianza