The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Cordillera Regional Director Araceli San Jose urges local government units (LGUs) to bring closer the pediatric vaccination to the public, pointing out that the public can only be safe from COVID-19 if all of us are safe from it.
“The vaccination of our pediatric population contributes to the achievement of our herd immunity as a nation, hence, we urge our LGUs to bring the vaccine closer to our people and make sure that sufficient percentage of our population is vaccinated,” Director Araceli San Jose said.
RD San Jose also strongly advised the parents and guardians to discuss vaccination with their health care provider and to seek information from reputable sources with the necessary experience and expertise.
“As parents, we want our children to be safe and a safe community for all of us. We will not be at peace if we think about the possibility that our children will contract the disease and become infected that is why it is important to vaccinate and protect our children — the next generation of Filipinos.” San Jose added.
She also underscored that the public should recognize the social and positive impacts of vaccinating the pediatric population including the adolescent age group.
“Vaccinating this population may help to alleviate the restrictions and pave the way for face-to-face and peer learnings, as well as social interactions, in the coming months or years,” she said.
RD San Jose urged authorities to continue enforcing and the public to continue adhering to minimum public health standards.
(Source: PMTG/DILG CAR)