KUCHING: The National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme for Kids (PICKids) has been well received by parents and children alike.
Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg paid a visit to Kota Sentosa Health Clinic yesterday to survey the implementation of PICKids there.
New Sarawak Tribune spoke to several parents and children at the Kota Sentosa Health Clinic for their views on the COVID-19 vaccination.
Khoo Bee Choo, 43
I allow my children to be given the COVID-19 vaccine out of concern for their safety. It is an important thing at this time. All three of my children, including the one aged eight, have been vaccinated.
Lina Salleh, 29
The vaccine is necessary to strengthen our children’s immune system. Because of that, I agree to allow my only child to receive the vaccine today. There is no doubt that there is a lot of unpleasant information being viralled on social media, but I choose to read the positive things.
Khuan Hui Nee, 32
At first, I admit that I was a bit hesitant towards the COVID-19 vaccine for children, but looking at the dangers of the virus and the cases reported every day, I decided to allow my children to get vaccinated. This is for their safety and health.
Christena Marry Larry, 10
I felt a bit nervous before receiving the vaccine but I was not scared. After the injection, nothing happened. I hope that my other friends can take the COVID-19 vaccine and we can go through the schooling session as usual.
Kiew Ming Liang, 11
After receiving the vaccine today, I did not feel any pain at all. I was also not scared because I saw that many of my friends also came. I hope that more of my friends will come to receive the vaccine so that we are all protected from the dangers of COVID-19.
