covid-19 vaccination distribution starts for military children by bali military

On Friday (2/7), the Bali Military Force in Denpasar began giving Covid-19 vaccinations to its youngsters aged 12 to 17.

Colonel Ckm Dr. I Made Mardika, Head of Udayana IX Bali Military Health, announced that Bali will be the first province in Indonesia to provide the Covid-19 vaccination to children. “This is the first time that youngsters from our military forces between the ages of 12 and 17 will get the Covid-19 vaccine.” Colonel Mardika made the announcement on Friday (2/7).

During the vaccination campaign at the Udayana Health Military Force Denpasar, Mardika stated that the authorities only provided half of the regular amount of the Covid vaccine from Sinovac. He further stated that this initiative is available to public citizens as well as youngsters from the military forces. “The vaccination facility is accessible to the public and will be open every day as long as there are Covid vaccinations available.” Mardika explained.

The vaccine was delivered to approximately 300 persons on the first day, with 150 of them being youngsters. Before getting the vaccination, individuals must present their identification. Mardika also intends to extend this initiative to adjacent communities in the near future in order to decrease the danger of Covid-19 exposures to children in such places. “We intend to run a similar operation in West and East Nusa Tenggara because we still have 14,000 doses of the Sinovac vaccine left.” We also continue to remind the youngsters to follow prevention protocols.” Mardika concluded.