Manila Bulletin
Marikina City opens drugstore vaccination site in Brgy. Concepcion Dos
Marikina City launched its "Resbakuna sa Botika" program on Thursday, January 20, 2022, in collaboration with Southstar Drug.
The pilot launch took place at the Southstar Drug branch in Barangay Concepcion Dos, which aims to vaccinate 100 to 200 people daily with SinoVac or AstraZeneca vaccines.
This initiative expands access to COVID-19 booster shots, offering a more convenient option for residents to get vaccinated while purchasing medicine.
Mayor Marcy Teodoro expressed hope that this program will serve as a model for other pharmacies in the city to join the vaccination drive.
The program aims to democratize access to vaccination and help Marikina achieve its goal of administering 10,000 booster doses per day.
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