Second dose of COVID-19 vaccination begins in Delta

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Delta State government, through the Primary Healthcare Development Agency, has commenced the second dose of Phase 1 COVID-19 vaccination exercise.

A statement signed by the State Director of Information, Theresa Oliko, called on clients who have received the first dose to check the due date on their vaccination card for the second jab.

The statement, however, noted that individuals, who received the first jab over 6-8 weeks interval could present themselves for the second jab.

According to the statement, clients are to ensure that the vaccination cards contain the Electronic Management of Immunisation Data (EMID) number as generated by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) during the first dose administration.

It advised clients to go for the second dose with their vaccination cards for the completion of the process in the various designated health centres and hospitals in the state.

It affirmed that the COVID-19 vaccine is safe, free and effective, and called on the general public to call 08034629038, 09065031241, 08033521961 for further inquiries.

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