PH administers 139.4M COVID-19 vaccine doses

As of March 16, 2022, the Philippines has administered 139,454,246 doses of COVID-19 vaccines.

Approximately 56.76% of the population has received their first dose, while 58.11% are fully vaccinated or have received single-dose vaccines.

The government initially aimed to vaccinate 70% of Filipinos in 2021, later updating the target to 80% in early 2022.

The vaccination program began on February 29, 2021, prioritizing healthcare workers, followed by senior citizens and individuals with comorbidities.

Economic frontliners and the indigent population started receiving vaccines in June 2021, and the general adult population in October 2021.

Vaccination was extended to minors aged 12-17 in November 2021 and to those aged 5-11 in February 2022.

Booster shots were initially given to healthcare workers and senior citizens, with immunocompromised individuals receiving their third dose starting November 2021.