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1st batch of bivalent jabs to arrive in PH on Saturday evening, says DOH
Philippines
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1st batch of bivalent jabs to arrive in PH on Saturday evening, says DOH
1st batch of bivalent jabs to arrive in PH on Saturday evening, says DOH
Published Jun 03, 2023 08:52 am
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Updated Jun 03, 2023 08:52 am
Three hundred ninety-one thousand doses of donated bivalent Covid-19 vaccines will arrive in the Philippines on Saturday evening, June 3, said the Department of Health (DOH).
“The expected arrival of the donated bivalent Covid-19 vaccines [is] tonight, June 3, at around 10 p.m.,” said DOH in a statement issued on Saturday. Bivalent jabs will be given as a third booster dose for individuals aged 18 years old and above belonging to priority groups A1 (health workers) and A2 (senior citizens) at least four to six months after inoculation with a second booster dose. The pilot roll-out, according to the DOH, will be conducted in selected hospitals and health facilities, but they have yet to issue a definite target of when this will begin. "As soon as the vaccines arrive, these will be facilitated for transport to different regions and operating units for implementation and rollout," said the health department.
Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines (AFP / Manila Bulletin)
“The expected arrival of the donated bivalent Covid-19 vaccines [is] tonight, June 3, at around 10 p.m.,” said DOH in a statement issued on Saturday. Bivalent jabs will be given as a third booster dose for individuals aged 18 years old and above belonging to priority groups A1 (health workers) and A2 (senior citizens) at least four to six months after inoculation with a second booster dose. The pilot roll-out, according to the DOH, will be conducted in selected hospitals and health facilities, but they have yet to issue a definite target of when this will begin. "As soon as the vaccines arrive, these will be facilitated for transport to different regions and operating units for implementation and rollout," said the health department.