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WHO: Having preferred COVID-19 vaccine brand is not vaccine hesitancy
The World Health Organization (WHO) does not observe significant vaccine hesitancy in the Philippines, according to WHO country representative Rabindra Abeyasinghe.
Abeyasinghe clarified that the primary challenge is the insufficient vaccine supply to meet the high demand from eager Filipinos.
He noted that local governments are sometimes unable to keep up with the demand for vaccinations.
While some Filipinos express a preference for specific vaccine brands, Abeyasinghe stated this should not be misconstrued as hesitancy towards vaccines in general.
The strategy of not announcing vaccine brands during promotions might be intended to prevent overcrowding and potential transmission surges.
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