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DOH distributes bivalent COVID-19 vaccines to regional offices
Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa urged local government units (LGUs) to immediately administer bivalent COVID-19 vaccines, which expire in November.
Over 390,000 doses of bivalent vaccines, donated by Lithuania, have been distributed to DOH Center for Health Development for regional distribution.
The bivalent vaccines target both the original strain of SARS-CoV-2 and Omicron subvariants.
The official launch is set for June 21 at the Philippine Heart Center.
Health-care workers and senior citizens who have already received their second booster shots at least 4 to 6 months ago are prioritized for the first phase of the rollout.
While current bivalent vaccine supply is limited, the DOH assures there is adequate supply of monovalent COVID-19 vaccines and encourages Filipinos to get available booster shots.
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