Manila Bulletin
DOH: 6K immunocompromised individuals get 2nd Covid-19 booster shot
As of Saturday, April 30, 6,702 immunocompromised individuals have received their second COVID-19 booster shots.
The Department of Health (DOH) is targeting to administer these second booster shots to approximately 690,000 immunocompromised individuals.
Data regarding second booster doses for the non-immunocompromised population is not yet available.
Nationwide, 67.8 million Filipinos have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Approximately 13.2 million individuals have received their first booster doses.
The Health Technology Assessment Council (HTAC) has not yet issued a final recommendation for second booster shots for senior citizens and healthcare workers.
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