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Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination a 'difficult proposition' —FDA chief
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stated that making COVID-19 vaccination mandatory is a "very difficult proposition".
Cavite 4th District Rep. Elpidio Barzaga had proposed a bill to make coronavirus jabs compulsory to reach herd immunity.
FDA director general Eric Domingo highlighted that mandatory vaccination infringes on personal autonomy and the patient's right to consent, especially for vaccines under Emergency Use Authority (EUA).
Domingo also pointed out that potential side effects of the vaccines are not yet fully known, adding complexity to mandating them.
The Philippines aims to vaccinate 50 to 70 million people by year-end to achieve herd immunity.
As of Sunday, the country had administered a total of 1,739,656 COVID-19 vaccine doses.
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The Department of Health (DOH) clarified that COVID-19 vaccination is not mandatory in the Philippines, emphasizing that the benefits of the vaccines outweigh the risks.
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A House bill has been filed seeking to make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for eligible individuals in the Philippines.
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Malacañang has stated that mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for all eligible Filipinos is not necessary at this time due to limited vaccine supply.
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