THE CITY of Manila started vaccinating adolescents without comorbidities on Wednesday, November 3.

Mayor Francisco ‘Isko Moreno’ Domagoso and Vice Mayor Doktora Honey led the inspection of vaccination sites in the city.

“Maraming salamat po sa lahat ng magulang na tumugon sa aming panawagan na pabakunahan na po ang inyong mga anak laban sa sakit ng Covid19,” Domagoso said.

A total of 1,102 minors aged 12 to 17 received their first jabs against Covid19 in six hospitals.

More than 53,000 registered for vaccination as of November 2.

The mayor said inoculating minors is a key step towards achieving a safe and healthy Christmas for all.

“Ang pangarap ko po sana by December ay magkaroon ng isang maaliwas na Pasko sa ating komunidad, sa siyudad, at sa sa loob ng bahay ng bawat Pilipino,” he said.

“Kapit lang po tayong lahat, makakaraos din  po tayo,” he added.

The national government aims to inoculate at least 80 percent or some 9 million out of 12 million children by yearend.