Manila Bulletin
Covid-19 vaccination to become yearly?
The Philippine government is considering the implementation of an annual COVID-19 vaccination program, similar to the yearly flu shots.
Health Undersecretary Myrna Cabotaje stated that experts anticipate COVID-19 may eventually become like the flu, necessitating annual vaccinations.
The Department of Health (DOH) is evaluating whether the yearly vaccinations would be administered to the entire population or specifically target high-risk and vulnerable individuals.
This potential yearly vaccination drive aligns with President Rodrigo Duterte's agenda to sustain and accelerate the country's economic recovery from the pandemic through a comprehensive government approach.
To support this, the government plans to expand vaccination centers, make them more accessible to citizens, streamline vaccination procedures, and remove unnecessary restrictions.
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