Wuhu releases plans for vaccination of senior citizens and minors

According to sources, Wuhu City started Covid-19 vaccinations for senior citizens over 60 years old on July 15, and will gradually begin vaccinating minors aged 12 and above without contraindications.

Currently, multiple vaccination clinics are now accessible to seniors over 60 years old in Wuhu. Disease control and prevention experts explained that the elderly need to undergo a strict health assessment before vaccination as they are more prone to underlying health conditions and poor state of health. It is also suggested that old people over 70 as well as those with mobility problems should be accompanied by family members.

In the meantime, Wuhu also plans to gradually inoculate minors of 12 years old and above with no contraindications, among which 15-17 years olds will be able to get their jabs from July and the vaccination of those who are between 12 and 14 will will begin this August. Informed consent is required to be signed by the parents or guardians of the adolescents before the vaccination can be carried out.