Manila Bulletin
Solon files bill seeking mandatory COVID-19 vaccination in PH
A House bill has been filed seeking to make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for eligible individuals in the Philippines.
House Bill No. 9252, filed by Representative Elpidio Barzaga Jr., aims to achieve herd immunity through a mandatory inoculation campaign to address vaccine hesitancy.
Exemptions will be provided for individuals with specific medical conditions as determined by the DOH or a licensed doctor.
Vaccinated individuals will not be considered immune from COVID-19 unless declared by the DOH based on scientific evidence.
The bill also proposes a nationwide information campaign through various media and personal counseling to educate the public on the importance and potential side effects of vaccination.
The DOH previously stated that they support expert recommendations allowing individuals to choose whether to get vaccinated.
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