To ensure all children are protected against disease and are healthy and well, the Western Cape Health Department will now include voluntary Covid-19 vaccination for children between the ages of 12 and 17 years as part of its comprehensive school hea
Western Cape schools are set to roll out Covid-19 vaccinations to pupils aged 12 and older, as part of a national programme focusing on schools. In a letter to parents, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) said it had been informed by the Department of Basic Education that, ". all public schools will be utilised as Covid-19 vaccination sites for all learners of 12 years and older".
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