Davao de Oro jabs kids on Heart’s Day

DAVAO DE ORO, February 14 (PIA) - - The province of Davao de Oro celebrates Valentine’s Day today (February 14), with the Kick-Off Ceremony of the Pediatric Vaccination for 5-11 years old.

A total of 58 kids participated in the vaccination against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), held at Zubiri Gym, Provincial Capitol Complex in Nabunturan.

Althor John Uy (8 years old), son of Governor Jayvee Tyron Uy and Provincial Women’s Development Council Chair Sholai Lim, led the children in the vaccination ceremony.

Governor Uy revealed that his son started asking on when he will get his jab since January this year.

“I think dili kaayo ta maglisod sa mga kabatanonan basta maayo lang jud atong pagpasabot,” the governor said. (I think we will not have a hard time on our kids, as long as it is well explained.)

The governor also stressed that parents should not be worried saying, “ang importante, the vaccines are safe.” (what is important is that the vaccines are safe.)

“Ipabakuna na nato ang atoang mga anak sa mga designated vaccination centers sa matag munisipyo nato,” Governor Uy encouraged parents with 5-11 years old children. (Let us get our children inoculated at the designated vaccination centers in our respective municipalities.)

Aside from the activity, the local government units of Laak and Pantukan also conducted their own kick-off ceremonies.

The projected population of 5-11 years old children in the province is 115,370.

The provincial health office also announces that public should coordinate with their respective municipality on the schedule of Pediatric Vaccination. (PIA XI, Michael Uy)

Gov. Tyron Uy, Prov'l Women's Dev't Council Chair Sholai Lim and Althor John Uy

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