With FDA approval given, Health Ministry preparing to vaccinate kids aged 12-16

Illustrative: Students receive COVID-19 vaccine injections, at Amal high school in the southern city of Beersheba, March 17, 2021. (Flash90)
Illustrative: Students receive COVID-19 vaccine injections, at Amal high school in the southern city of Beersheba, March 17, 2021. (Flash90)

The Health Ministry says it is preparing to vaccinate teens aged 12-16 after the FDA gave approval for the Pfizer shot to be administered to that age group.

The ministry says in a statement that Health Ministry Director-General Chezy Levy will hold discussions with the relevant health professionals on the matter.

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