Manila Bulletin
Palace urges vaccine recipients to get second dose
The Department of Health (DOH) urges Filipinos to complete their COVID-19 vaccination series by receiving their second dose for full protection.
Presidential spokesman Harry Roque reassured the public that those who missed their second dose can still receive it.
Roque emphasized that receiving only one vaccine dose is insufficient for adequate protection against COVID-19.
The government task force confirmed that approximately 113,000 individuals missed their second vaccine doses.
Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. stated that these individuals had valid reasons, such as medical issues, for missing their second shots.
The DOH allows a grace period of two to four weeks for individuals to still get their missed second dose.
The DOH is working with local government units (LGUs) to speed up vaccinations for priority groups A2 (seniors) and A3 (persons with comorbidities).
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