On Friday, Da Nang started administering COVID-19 vaccines for children aged 5 to 11. Accordingly, a total of 10,300 Moderna doses of 0.25ml each are administered in this phase. The Tien Son Sports Arena and the Da Nang Oncology Hospital- 2 out of the 8 injection points across the city on Friday morning received the first children for vaccinations.

As observed at these injection sites, doctors carefully carried out pre-inoculation health screening of children, especially learning about the child's COVID-19 contraction history, post-immunisation monitoring to first aid and guiding parents in how to take care of their children, particularly those with post-injection reactions.

Junior high school students in Hai Chau District come to get vaccinated against COVDI-19 at the Tien Son Sports Arena.

Medical staff examine kids’ health and give them medical advice in the witness of their parents/ guardians.

Many parents stand by their children whilst listening to instructions and pieces of advice delivered by medical staff before injection.

A total of 10,300 Moderna doses of 0.25ml each are administered to kids in this ongoing inculcation phase.

Vaccination is carried out according to the plans, with special attention paid to pre-inoculation health screening of children and vaccination counseling guides.

Medical staff perform psychotherapy for a child during injection because of her fear of physical pain.

The system of resuscitation beds is arranged in readiness to promptly handle any unexpected post- injection incidents and severe reactions.

The medical staff give the children advice on what to recognise and deal with any signs of risk during self-monitoring their post-injection health at home.

Reporting by PHAN CHUNG – Translating by A.THU