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Used vials of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine. (Photo by Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images)
BOITUMELO SEMETE MAKOKOTLELA

Wait, donate, demolish: Why millions of South Africa’s vaccines will never be used

Children aged five to 11 get smaller doses of the Pfizer vaccine than adults. That means the government will have to buy new vials to vaccinate this age group but the health…

  • Mia Malan
6 min read
Teenagers between the ages of 12 and 17 will be able to register to receive their Covid-19 jab from 20 October. (Photo by Alet Pretorius/Gallo Images via Getty Images)..
ADOLESCENTS

SA teens, you’re next in the queue for a vaccine — no parental permission required

Teenagers between the ages of 12 and 17 will be able to register to receive their Covid-19 jab from 20 October. This group will be given only one dose of the Pfizer vaccine, for…

  • Bhekisisa Team
13 min read
Fixing the problems in both the public and private health system will help ensure all people in South Africa get quality and healthcare
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South Africa opens up vaccinations for 12 to 17 year-olds

Vaccinology researcher Professor Shabir Madhi said young people were being vaccinated to reduce the number of people who could transmit the virus and the focus should instead be…

  • Eunice Masson
3 min read