COVID-19 vaccination of persons under the age of 18 in Azerbaijan isn’t yet recommended, assistant to the President of Azerbaijan – Head of the Department for Economic Affairs and Policy of Innovative Development of the Presidential Administration Shahmar Movsumov said at a briefing of the Operational Headquarters under the Cabinet of Ministers on August 20, Trend reports.

According to Movsumov, nevertheless, persons under the age of 18 who have a serious illness and are at risk may be vaccinated.

“They should apply to polyclinics and can receive a vaccine against coronavirus as prescribed by a doctor. However, in general, it’s not yet recommended to vaccinate persons under the age of 18 in Azerbaijan,” he added.

Source: TREND News Agency