The advisory committee on vaccines has given its approval to give Pfizer Vaccine to children between 12 and 15 years. Health Ministry said a decision has been taken to give the second dose for children between 16 and 18 years. Deputy Director General of Health Services Dr. Hemantha Herath said that vaccination program will commence soon.
Meanwhile, State Minister Channa Jayasumana said the third dose of Pfizer vaccination will commence today in Colombo for those who are over 20 years of age. Therefore, the relevant age group should make maximum use of this opportunity and get the vaccination at the first instance. The third dose vaccination will protect the people from Omicron virus.
The pregnant mothers are also advised to get the third dose vaccination as soon as possible. This will not only protect them from Corona virus but also reduces the severity of the other complications.
