Metro Manila LGUs start vaccinating seniors with Sinovac
On Monday, several LGUs in Metro Manila began vaccinating senior citizens with Sinovac's COVID-19 vaccine.
San Juan started its vaccination drive for seniors, addressing hesitations with the assurance that health evaluations would be conducted to ensure safety.
The FDA and DOH approved Sinovac’s use on senior citizens amid a shortage of AstraZeneca vaccines, following data showing it could safely trigger an immune response in this age group.
Philippines is expanding Sinovac's usage due to delays in other vaccine shipments and the need to protect elderly amidst rising cases.
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