16-year-olds can now take COVID-19 vaccines in Nigeria

The National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) has said Nigerians aged 16 and 17 have been given a COVID-19 vaccination waiver.

NPHCDA, announcing the advisory on Thursday, stated that this is to enable them to receive coronavirus vaccines.

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The health agency stated that persons aged 16 and 17 can receive COVID-19 vaccines if required for educational purposes.

The advisory read: “The NPHCDA has given a waiver for persons aged 16 and 17 to receive COVID-19 vaccines if required for educational purposes”.

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