The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said on Friday, Jan. 21 that it is now allowing walk-in vaccinations for adults at the EDSA Boni Bakuna Center in light of the ongoing surge of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the country.
In a statement, PRC said that it continues to ensure the protection of every Filipino against COVID-19.
"Hindi kami titigil sa pagbabakuna upang matupad ang aming tungkulin na tumulong na maabot ang herd immunity (We will not stop vaccinating to help reach herd immunity)," PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sen. Richard Gordon.
PRC said that volunteers and staff are ready to vaccinate walk-in clients with J&J, Sinovac, and Astrazeneca primary series. The EDSA Boni Bakuna Center will be open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
PRC said that since opening the first Bakuna Center in March 2021 and launching the first Bakuna bus in May 2021, the PRC has come a long way in helping the country battle the ongoing pandemic.
As of January 21, 2022, the PRC vaccine teams administered 870,924 doses while fully vaccinating 322,803 individuals through their 26 Bakuna Centers, 17 Bakuna Buses, and Bakuna Teams nationwide.
Individuals are reminded to do the following to receive their vaccinations and boosters at any PRC Bakuna Center:
- Register at prcvax.dashlabs.app.
- Present your QR Code at the PRC EDSA Boni Bakuna Center
- Bring a valid ID and a pen
- Wear a face mask, face shield and keep practicing proper protocols to help prevent the spread of the virus