PFIZER vaccination roll out for Upolu

The public is hereby advised that the Ministry of Health will proceed with the COVID-19 Vaccination Roll Out for Upolu from Monday, 4^th April to Saturday 9^th April 2022.

The target groups will include;

• Paediatric Pfizer Vaccination for 5 to 11 years old (1^st dose only for children who have just turned 5 or have not yet vaccinated)
• Boosters for 18 years and above with a minimum of 3 months since completing the first two doses of COVID-19 primary series vaccination
• Pfizer vaccination for 12 to 17 years (1^st and 2^nd doses only).

VACCINATION SITES FOR THE APIA URBAN AREA;

MONDAY 4^TH APRIL 2022

1. Vaivase Primary School
2. Magiagi Primary School
3. Tanugamanono Primary School
4. Vailima Primary School
5. Apia Primary School

TUESDAY 5^TH APRIL 2022

1. Manumalo Baptist Primary – Maluafou
2. BAHAI Montessouri Pre-School
3. Samoa Adventist Primary School & Agape Pre-School
4. Vaimea Primary School

WEDNESDAY 6^TH APRIL 2022

1. Vaimoso Primary School
2. Marist Brothers Primary School- Mulivai
3. Saint Mary’s Primary School – Savalalo
4. Lepea Primary School

The public is advised and encouraged to go to the nearest Vaccination Sites (Community Schools/Halls) listed that are located within their respective communities. This is encouraging to avoid overcrowding and to reduce the risks of further infections in any particular site.

ADDITIONAL SITES FOR VACCINATION ON TUESDAY 5^TH, THURSDAY 7^TH, SATURDAY 9^TH APRIL 2022 ONLY

1. EPI Building opposite Seb and Rene – Motootua
2. MOH Credentialing Centre – Motootua
3. Health Centre – Matagialalua
4. ALL-DISTRICT HOSPITAL in UPOLU

ON VACCINATION DAY THE PUBLIC IS ADVISED TO;

• Ensure that you and your child wear masks
• Ensure that you and child has had breakfast and is well hydrated
• Provide a copy of birth certificate or passport to confirm your vaccination records
• Wear loose clothing for easy access to the upper arm
• You or your child will need to wait for 15-20 minutes at the vaccination site after being vaccinated
• MUST BRING YOUR VACCINATION CARD

All eligible population who are acutely ill or have a fever (of 38⁰ C or higher) on the day of vaccination, or is one of the confirmed cases of COVID-19 will not be vaccinated unless they have fully recovered and re-tested with a confirmed negative result.

Your continued support is much appreciated and we urge you to continue to practice preventative measures of COVID-19 such as hand-washing, wearing masks, keeping 2 metres distance and avoiding crowded places to mitigate the spread of the COV