Delta state begins second dose of COVID-19 vaccine

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

The State Director of Information, Theresa Oliko, called on people who have received the first dose to check the due date on their vaccination card for the second dose.

“Individuals, who received the first jab over 6-8 weeks interval could present themselves for the second jab.

“The people should 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,” he said.

He also advised people 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.

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