Manila Bulletin
Healthcare workers urged to take booster shot vs Covid-19
Nearly half of fully vaccinated healthcare workers in the Philippines have yet to receive their COVID-19 booster shots.
The Department of Health (DOH) reported that out of 2.9 million fully inoculated healthcare workers, only 1.3 million have received their boosters, representing a 49.07% accomplishment rate.
While the government has achieved 95% of its target for primary vaccine series among healthcare workers, the low booster uptake is a concern.
A DOH Technical Advisory Group member attributed the low booster rate to a decrease in COVID-19 cases, leading to complacency among the population.
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