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Officials within the Ministry of Education, Sports and Creative Industries are encouraging parents\/guardian to inoculate their children with the COVID-19 vaccine approved for them.<\/p>

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The Pfizer BioNTech vaccine was placed into circulation in Antigua and Barbuda on Tuesday and people 12 years and older are eligible for the shot, barring health complications, for which a doctor should be consulted.<\/p>\n

Health officials indicate the vaccine will add an extra layer of protection for children as they prepare to begin the new academic year on 13th<\/sup> September, 2021.<\/p>

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Interested parents and guardians can pre-register for the vaccine by calling the following numbers:<\/p>

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788-8299, 780-8461, 736-8299<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Pfizer vaccine is available at the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment\u2019s vaccination site at the Multi-Purpose Cultural and Exhibition Centre, Perry Bay.<\/p>

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