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Manila's 2nd Covid-19 booster shot rollout to start on April 26
The Department of Health (DOH) began administering a second COVID-19 vaccine booster shot to immunocompromised individuals on Monday, April 25, 2022.
The rollout occurred in vaccination sites across the National Capital Region (NCR), including hospitals and some venues in Makati City.
The National Vaccination Operations Center (NVOC) aims to administer second booster shots to around 690,000 immunocompromised individuals.
Local government units (LGUs) will lead the gradual expansion of this rollout.
Vaccine brands available for the second booster include AstraZeneca, Moderna, Pfizer, Sinopharm, and Sinovac.
Eligible immunocompromised individuals include those with a history of organ transplant, cancer, HIV/AIDS, primary immunodeficiency, or those currently taking immunosuppressant medications.
Manila's local government started its own second booster shot administration for immunocompromised individuals aged 18 and above on April 26 in 44 health centers, six district hospitals, and four malls within the city.
Eligible individuals in Manila must present a valid ID, their vaccination card, and a medical certificate or clearance at the vaccination site.
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