Philippines rolls out boosters for 12-17 yr olds with health issues
The Philippines has started rolling out booster shots for immunocompromised adolescents aged 12 to 17 years old in hospitals.
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire listed conditions such as cancer treatment, organ transplant, and HIV infection that qualify adolescents for the booster shot.
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III emphasized that the rollout is hospital-based due to safety concerns and the need to monitor these immunocompromised individuals.
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