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102K Covid-19 booster shots, additional doses administered so far
The Department of Health announced that over 100,000 booster and additional vaccine doses have been administered in the Philippines.
A total of 102,102 doses have been given, with healthcare workers receiving the largest share at 69,971.
Senior citizens received 21,139 booster doses, while 10,992 additional doses were administered to immunocompromised individuals.
Booster shots are intended for waning immunity, while additional doses are for those who may not develop adequate immunity.
The vaccination drive for seniors and the immunocompromised began on Monday, following the start of booster shots for healthcare workers on November 17.
The DOH is also seeking more volunteers for a nationwide vaccination drive scheduled from November 29 to December 1.
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