Manila Bulletin
Health expert encourages public to follow COVID-19 second dose schedule
Government adviser Dr. Edsel Salvana emphasized the importance of receiving the second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine on schedule to achieve full protection against the virus.
Salvana clarified this following the Department of Health's report that 9% of Filipinos who received their first vaccine dose missed their scheduled second dose.
He stated that while a delayed second dose is not a major issue and the vaccine will still be effective, adhering to the recommended schedule ensures optimal and timely protection.
The doctor also assured the public that missing the second dose appointment does not invalidate the first dose, and there is no need to restart the vaccination process.
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