South Aceh Targets 22,134 Children Aged 6-11 Years To Receive The COVID-19 Vaccine

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ACEH - The South Aceh Regency Government stated that 22,134 children aged six to 11 years in the area were targeted for COVID-19 vaccinations.

South Aceh District Secretary Cut Syazalisma said the vaccination was to protect children from the transmission and spread of COVID-19.

"So far, we have recorded that 22,134 children have been targeted for COVID-19 vaccination. These child vaccinations target schools, Islamic boarding schools, and communities outside of schools," he said in South Aceh as reported by Antara, Tuesday, January 25.

He explained that the vaccination program was to accelerate community immunity and part of the mandate from the central government to protect the community, including children, from COVID-19.

Cut Syazalisma said the implementation of child vaccination requires the cooperation and support of various parties, especially parents, so that the national program runs smoothly and successfully.

"An important reason why school-age children need vaccination is because they are vulnerable to the virus. They learn face-to-face, so they are at risk of contracting and transmitting COVID-19," he said. He said the COVID-19 pandemic had caused many changes and adjustments in all fields.

Currently, all parties are faced with a situation that requires them to work together to deal with COVID-19.

"The key to successfully dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic is greatly influenced by many factors, including vaccination and the implementation of health protocols," he said.