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Covid-19 immunization won’t be mandatory: Palace
At least 50% to 60% of the Philippine population must be vaccinated to achieve herd immunity against COVID-19, according to Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario S. Vergeire.
Herd immunity is achieved when a significant portion of the population becomes immune to a disease, thereby offering indirect protection to those not immunized.
A recent Social Weather Stations survey revealed that 66% of Filipinos are willing to receive an experimental COVID-19 vaccine.
The survey, conducted from September 17 to 20 among 1,249 adult Filipinos, found that 32% would definitely get vaccinated, while 34% probably would.
Conversely, 31% of respondents expressed unwillingness to get vaccinated.
The government plans to procure 50 million doses of vaccines, prioritizing frontline workers and the indigent population.
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A Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey conducted from September 17-20, 2020, found that 66% of Filipino adults are willing to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
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Health Secretary Francisco Duque III stated that the government is targeting to vaccinate 60 million Filipinos to achieve herd immunity.
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The Philippine government has allocated P73.2 billion for the procurement of a COVID-19 vaccine intended for 60 million Filipinos.
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The Philippine government is planning to prioritize certain sectors for the initial distribution of free COVID-19 vaccines, aiming to cover 50 to 60 percent of the population.
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Vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. emphasized the need for a strong information campaign to boost public awareness and willingness regarding the upcoming COVID-19 vaccination program.
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