Manila Bulletin
Only 9% of vaccinees missed second dose of COVID-19 jab - DOH
Only nine percent of COVID-19 vaccine recipients in the Philippines have missed their second dose, according to the Department of Health (DOH).
DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire stated that approximately 113,000 individuals have deferred their second dose.
Common reasons for missed appointments include illness, exposure to a COVID-19 positive individual, or undergoing quarantine.
The DOH clarified previous estimates suggesting a 50% no-show rate, which Vergeire described as based on assumptions and an independent assessment.
She emphasized that completing both vaccine doses is crucial for maximum protection against the virus.
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