SENATOR Francis ‘Kiko’ Pangilinan urged parents to have their young children vaccinated against Covid19.

Pangilinan called on the public not to believe the disinformation being spread regarding Covid19 vaccines, saying the safety and effectiveness of jabs have been proven.

“Huwag magpapaniwala sa haka-haka, sa siyensiya tayo magtiwala,” he said, dispelling fake news that vaccination is not safe for children.

“Base sa mga eksperto, safe naman ang bakuna para sa mga bata edad lima hanggang labing-isa. Ang kapatid ko ay doctor at siyempre makikinig ako sa sasabihin niya. Hindi naman tayo ipapahamak ng ating mga doctor,” he added.

Pangilinan’s view is consistent with the opinion of the Pediatric Society and the Pediatric Infectious Disease Society of the Philippines that parents need not worry as vaccines are generally safe.

These organizations cited a study commissioned by the New England Journal of Medicine which showed that vaccines are effective for kids, preventing 90.9 percent of symptomatic Covid19 cases.

The Department of Health jumpstarted its vaccination campaign for children last February 7.