Personnel of the Makati Health Department (MHD) are preparing to administer free flu shots to 5,000 city residents who were not vaccinated during the community vaccination drive last August, Mayor Abigail Binay said Saturday (November 7).
“This vaccination drive aims to boost the immune system of Makatizens, especially senior citizens and other residents who are vulnerable to contracting flu. In a way, flu shots are also important in minimizing the complications of COVID-19,” Binay she said.
To avail of the free flu shots, Binay said residents should register at the Proud Makatizen website (www.proudmakatizen.com).
About 20,511 residents, including senior citizens, immunocompromised individuals, and frontliners, received flu vaccines as of November 5.
Those who were given the flu vaccine also received free vaccination shots against pneumonia.
The city government said the trivalent flu shots covering three strains of influenza (influenza A or H1N1, influenza A or H3N2, and influenza B) were first administered to City Hall frontliners and essential workers from July 6 to September 28.
Aside of the city’s vaccination drive, Makati also gives free vitamins to senior citizens and personnel who have been reporting for duty during the enhanced community quarantine.