Philippines opens booster shots to all adults aged 18+

Philippine health officials have authorized the rollout of coronavirus booster shots for everyone aged 18 and older starting December 2.

The Department of Health (DOH) announced this after the FDA granted emergency approval to Pfizer, Moderna, and AstraZeneca on Wednesday.

Initially, eligibility was limited to health workers and seniors or those aged 60 and above, but now it has been expanded based on an assessment of benefits and risks.

Health Undersecretary Myrna Cabotaje stated that boosters for all adults will be available in the next couple of days as the world faces the threat of the Omicron variant.