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Bacolod doctors take vaccine to protect families, community
The medical center chief of Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH) in Bacolod City expressed optimism for improved healthcare services following the start of the Covid-19 vaccine rollout for hospital front-liners.
CLMMRH aims to vaccinate about 150 personnel a day starting Tuesday until the end of the week, utilizing an estimated 800 doses for the initial jabs.
Dr. Julius Drilon, medical center chief, stated that partial protection for healthcare workers would enable them to serve the public better.
The city received 6,270 doses of CoronaVac vaccines, with both CLMMRH and Dr. Pablo O. Torre Memorial Hospital as recipients.
Dr. Carina Frayco, an infectious diseases specialist, emphasized the importance of vaccination for her work, personal protection, family, and the community.
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