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PSG urged to apply for special vaccine permit at FDA
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can issue a compassionate special permit for experimental coronavirus vaccines for specific, small groups in the Philippines.
FDA chief Eric Domingo informed President Duterte that a way exists for using unregistered medical products, particularly for groups like the Presidential Security Group (PSG).
Domingo clarified that these permits could be granted for small quantities of vaccines even without an emergency use authorization (EUA).
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque urged the PSG to apply for these special permits to allow more of its members to be inoculated.
Domingo stated that it would not be necessary to issue such permits for health care workers as vaccines are expected to be available in the country soon.
Currently, no COVID-19 vaccines have been approved for emergency use in the Philippines, with only Pfizer having applied.
The PSG's prior vaccination using unapproved vaccines has prompted discussions of a potential Senate inquiry, which President Duterte has warned against interfering with.
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