Philippines starts COVID-19 boosters for seniors, immunocompromised
Senior citizens and immunocompromised individuals in the Philippines started receiving COVID-19 booster shots on November 22.
The Department of Health (DOH) said eligible seniors can receive a single dose at least six months after their second dose, while those with compromised immune systems may get an additional dose to improve response to initial vaccines.
Health Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. stated that the country has enough vaccine supply for booster shots and allocated doses specifically for high-risk groups such as senior citizens and seriously ill individuals.
Senior citizens who received Sinovac's CoronaVac can switch to Pfizer-BioNTech for their booster shot, citing better protection when going out.
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