Zahedan University of Medical Sciences kicks off vaccination of teachers, school staff against COVID-19 in Sistan and Baluchestan Province, before schools reopen in September 2021

The best available evidence suggests kids and schools are not major drivers of transmission, even though children can transmit the virus. Even though children may not be the face of this epidemic, they may become the biggest victims because of restrictions that disrupt their lives. Although these measures are necessary, they will inevitably undermine children’s access to health, education, welfare and protection services, and their impact may last a lifetime, especially for the most vulnerable groups.

Report from: Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Vice Chancellery for Health
Published on: 2 August 2021

The best available evidence suggests kids and schools are not major drivers of transmission, even though children can transmit the virus. Even though children may not be the face of this epidemic, they may become the biggest victims because of restrictions that disrupt their lives. Although these measures are necessary, they will inevitably undermine children"s access to health, education, welfare and protection services, and their impact may last a lifetime, especially for the most vulnerable groups.

The COVID19 vaccine is a critical step towards recovery. As countries roll out plans to inoculate their populations against COVID-19, the urgent need to vaccinate teachers is an increasingly pressing concern. UNESCO urges all countries to prioritize teachers in national COVID-19 vaccine rollout plans to ensure education can continue safely and schools remain open.

The Iranian society welcomes the Iranian Government"s decision to vaccinate teachers nationwide before schools reopen. It is a critical and timely step, allowing them to teach in person, keep schools open and ensure learning continuity.

On the occasion of Eid-al-Ghadir 2021, the vaccination against COVID-19 for teachers started in Sistan and Baluchestan province.