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Robredo warns ban on disclosing vaccine brand may ’backfire’
Vice President Leni Robredo expressed concern that the Department of Health's (DOH) 'brand agnostic' policy might discourage Filipinos from registering for COVID-19 vaccines.
The DOH's policy, which prevents the pre-announcement of vaccine brands, was implemented to avoid long queues at vaccination sites caused by people lining up for specific brands.
Robredo stated that individuals have the right to choose which vaccine brand they trust and receive.
She warned that instead of achieving its intended purpose, the non-disclosure policy might lead to fewer people registering for vaccination.
Instead of hiding vaccine brands, Robredo urged the government to prioritize building public confidence in all available vaccines.
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