Free voluntary vaccination of adolescents with the Sputnik M vaccine against coronavirus has begun in Moscow, according to the Moscow operational headquarters.
"Today, free and voluntary vaccination of adolescents aged 12–17 with the Sputnik M vaccine starts in 13 centers based on city children’s polyclinics," the statement reads.
Russia's Health Ministry registered the Sputnik M vaccine against coronavirus, which will be used to prevent the infection in teens aged 12-17, on November 24. The vaccine consists of two shots administered with an interval of 21 days. The ministry noted that teenagers aged 12-15 can be inoculated only with the permission of parents or guardians, while those over 15 need to provide their own written informed voluntary consent.
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