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Gov't eyeing 4th Covid-19 vax shot rollout last week of April---NVOC
The government is considering rolling out a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccines as early as the last week of April, pending approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The Department of Health (DOH) has submitted a proposal to the FDA to amend the emergency use authorization (EUA) for COVID-19 vaccines to include a fourth shot.
Health Undersecretary and National Vaccination Operations Center (NVOC) Chief Myrna Cabotaje stated that the rollout could begin in the last week of April once the EUA and guidelines are approved.
The DOH is currently crafting the guidelines for the fourth dose, which is recommended for high-risk or vulnerable groups such as health workers/frontliners, seniors, and immunocompromised individuals.
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The Department of Health (DOH) has applied to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for an amended emergency use authorization (EUA) to allow a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccines for senior citizens and immunocompromised individuals.
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