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Vaccination vs measles, polio, rubella extended until Sunday: DOH

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Posted at Mar 04 11:22 AM

The government will extend its immunization drive against measles, rubella, and polio until Sunday, March 7, in a bid to achieve herd immunity, an official said Thursday.   Read more »

Should only some health workers receive Sinovac vaccine? Med groups blast ‘double standards’

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 26 08:49 PM

Medical groups criticized health officials over their supposed "double standards" for agreeing to have some health workers inoculated with China's Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine, amid reports of its low efficacy. Read more »

Advisory group pinag-uusapan kung sino ang unang tatanggap ng Sinovac vaccines

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Updated as of Feb 25 02:20 AM

Patuloy na pinag-uusapan ng isang technical advisory group kung sino ang dapat mauna sa pagtanggap ng mga bakuna kontra COVID-19 ng Sinovac.   Read more »

Measles, polio vaccination drive affected by COVID-19 lockdown, fears of infection - DOH

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 23 08:52 PM

The Philippines is still having difficulty reaching its target number of children for measles and polio vaccinations as some areas have been locked down due to the spread of COVID-19, the Department of Health said on Tuesday. Read more »

At least 50,000 vaccinators needed for initial COVID-19 immunization drive, says DOH

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 17 02:41 PM

MANILA — The Department of Health on Wednesday said the country needs 50,000 vaccinators to inoculate priority sectors against the COVID-19 virus.   Read more »

Persons with comorbidities can get COVID-19 vaccine: expert

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Posted at Feb 17 01:10 PM

Persons with comorbidities need the protection they can get against COVID-19, an expert said Wednesday after a government survey found only 3 out of 10 people in Metro Manila choose to get inoculated.   Read more »

What to expect at COVID-19 vaccination sites

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 17 12:24 AM

The Department of Health has issued guidelines to ensure that the process would be quite similar in vaccination sites across the country. Read more »

34 ospital prayoridad sa unang batch ng COVID-19 vaccines na makukuha ng bansa

Vivienne Gulla, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 15 09:07 PM

Ang mga personnel ng 34 na ospital sa bansa ang makatatanggap ng unang batch ng Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines mula sa COVAX facility ng World Health Organization, ayon sa Department of Health ngayong Lunes. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: February 10, 2021

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Posted at Feb 10 11:41 PM

Here are the big stories today in photos. Read more »

Immunization for measles, polio in Batangas

Domcar Lagto, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 10 03:12 PM

Health workers administer vaccine as part of the Department of Health’s Phase 2 Measles Rubella and Oral Polio Vaccine Supplemental Immunization Activity (MR-OPV SIA) in partnership with the local government of Cuenca, Batangas in Barangay San Felipe, Cuenca, Batangas on Wednesday. Read more »

DOH: No confirmed date of COVID-19 vaccine arrival, start of inoculations

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 10 02:06 PM

MANILA — The Department of Health on Wednesday said it still does not have a confirmed date for the arrival of the first batch of COVID-19 vaccines in the Philippines and when inoculations may begin. Read more »

COVID-19 hospitals in Metro Manila to get first vaccine jabs

Angel Movido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 08 11:11 PM

MANILA - Designated COVID-19 hospitals in Metro Manila will be the first to receive COVID-19 vaccines which is set to arrive in the country next week, a Department of Health official said Monday. Read more »

Public schools can serve as vaccination centers, says Duterte

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Posted at Feb 08 10:52 PM

MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said public schools can serve as vaccination centers when the government finally rolls out its mass inoculation program against COVID-19. Read more »

House approves on final reading proposed law on mandatory immunization

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 08 08:09 PM

Voting 206-1-1, the House of Representatives on Monday approved on final reading a bill providing for a mandatory immunization program. Read more »

Paano tutukuyin kung sino ang uunahin sa pagbabakuna vs COVID-19 sa Pilipinas?

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Updated as of Feb 06 03:21 AM

Inilabas na ang priority listing sa mga makakatanggap ng COVID-19 vaccine.    Read more »

Mass vaccination sa NCR vs tigdas gagawin sa mga health facility, walang bahay-bahay

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Updated as of Jan 30 06:42 PM

Inilunsad na ngayong Biyernes ang mass vaccination campaign ng Department of Health kontra sa measles o tigdas. Read more »

No VIP treatment: Duque says officials OK to get COVID-19 shots first to prove vaccine safety

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 27 03:46 PM

MANILA — Philippine officials on Wednesday said they are willing to be vaccinated against COVID-19 first but only to show the public that the vaccines are safe and effective.    Read more »

Vaccine butt shots an option for those with emaciated muscles: DOH

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 27 02:58 PM

MANILA — The Department of Health on Wednesday explained that while uncommon, butt and leg shots are allowed in vaccine administration if the recipient does not have enough muscles on the arm.   Read more »

PH to hold measles, polio mass vaccination in NCR, Regions 3, 4A, Visayas

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 25 04:29 PM

The Department of Health is gearing up for another round of mass immunization of children against measles and polio following the outbreaks in recent years.  Read more »

Vaccine passport might be used for border control once widely implemented- Vergeire

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 15 01:30 PM

MANILA — A health official on Friday said that the certificate received by people who will be vaccinated against COVID-19 can be used as a requirement for border control once it is widely used.   Read more »