Mpumalanga Department of Education embarks on programme to vaccinate learners over 18
Following the Cabinet's approval to vaccinate persons aged between 18 and 35, the Mpumalanga Department of Education, in collaboration with the Department of Health, will embark on a programme to vaccinate learners in schools from September 6 to 10.
All learners 18 years and above will be vaccinated in their respective schools to ensure that teaching and learning are not disrupted.
Learners may register by following these instructions:
• Dial *134*832*ID number# and reply with the word “Register”, or
• Visit https://vaccine.eroll.health.gov.za.
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Alternatively, they may call 0800 029 999 (Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 20:00; Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 08:00 to 18:00) to get more information.
Learners who could not register using the above information will be allowed to register and be vaccinated on-site.
Learners are expected to produce their identity documents or birth certificate at vaccination sites.
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The following category of personnel is excluded from the mass vaccination process, however:
• Any person who tested positive with Covid-19; they can only be vaccinated 30 days after quarantine or isolation.
• Any person that vaccinated against flu in the preceding 14 days.
• Any person that was vaccinated using another vaccine (Pfizer or J&J under Sisonke) should not be revaccinated.
A vaccination date for special schools will be communicated to school principals once all logistics have been finalised.
The MEC for education, Bonakele Majuba, will visit Lethabong Secondary School, KwaMhlanga, Thembisile Hani Local Municipality, today to monitor the programme.
