Manila Bulletin
Vax experts to recommend shorter COVID-19 vaccine booster interval --DOH
The country's vaccine experts panel will recommend shortening the interval between the primary series and booster shots to three months from the previous six months, in light of the Omicron variant threat.
Dr. Nina Gloriani, head of the vaccine expert panel, confirmed their official recommendation to Secretary Francisco Duque III of the Department of Health (DOH).
This shorter interval will apply to all COVID-19 vaccine brands approved for booster administration.
The DOH hopes to implement this new recommendation within the week.
Secretary Duque emphasized that robust vaccination efforts must be complemented by strict adherence to minimum public health standards, regardless of the COVID-19 variant.
He stressed that vaccination and adherence to health protocols remain crucial in combating the virus.
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