A statement by the Ministry of Health said the vaccination will be conducted after neighbouring Malawi reported an outbreak of the disease on February 17 when a three-year-old child was diagnosed, reports Xinhua news agency.
The vaccination of all children aged 6-11 will begin in Lao capital Vientiane, while provinces that are ready may also go ahead with immunisation, Xinhua news agency reported citing Chansai.
The drive is being conducted in a phased manner, where around 1500 truck drivers were given Covid-19 vaccination as part of the first phase held in December 2021.
When taking their children for the jab, parents or legal guardians must bring along their birth certificates, family record books or passports, Xinhua news agency quoted the Secretary as saying.
Vaccination, therefore, must be opened up for more age groups, said a health department official.
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