San Juan starts COVID-19 second booster for immunocompromised

The San Juan City government has started administering the second booster shots against COVID-19 to immunocompromised residents.

This initiative aims to provide an additional layer of protection as restrictions are eased in Metro Manila.

Approximately 95% of fully vaccinated San Juan residents have already received their first booster dose, with only four active COVID-19 cases reported.

The city plans to administer 300 doses of the second booster daily.

Mayor Francis Zamora emphasized the importance of vigilance and the waning efficacy of vaccines over time, necessitating the second booster.

Eligible individuals must be at least 18 years old, have received their first booster at least three months prior, and have no other vaccinations within two weeks of the second booster.

Priority will be given to individuals with immunodeficiency, HIV, active cancer, transplant recipients, those on steroid treatment, and patients with poor prognosis or who are bedridden.