Manila Bulletin
Philippine College of Chest Physicians backs 2nd booster shot recommendation
The Philippine College of Chest Physicians (PCCP) supports the recommendation of the vaccine expert panel of the National Task Force (NTF) against COVID-19 to administer a fourth dose or second booster shot to senior citizens and individuals with comorbidities.
PCCP president Dr. Imelda Mateo stated that experts see the potential long-term effects on the lungs if individuals with pre-existing pulmonary problems contract severe to critical COVID-19.
She cited the experience of Israel, which has already administered a second booster shot to over half a million individuals.
The NTF's vaccine expert panel recommendation was forwarded to their technical working group on March 4.
The PCCP's endorsement is for mRNA vaccines, such as Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech, as these can provide an additional 30% immunity.
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