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FDA approves second COVID booster for elderly, immunocompromised
FDA approves second COVID booster for elderly, immunocompromised
Gillan Ropero,
ABS-CBN News
Published Apr 13, 2022 06:18 PM PHT
Residents receive their COVID-19 vaccine at the Saint Peter and John Parish in Malabon City on March 10, 2022 as the Department of Health resumed its National Vaccination Days Part 4 in an attempt to reach places with low vaccination turn out. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
MANILA - The Food and Drug Administration has amended the emergency use authorization of COVID-19 vaccines to include a second booster shot for the elderly, immunocompromised, and health workers, the Department of Health said Wednesday.
The fourth dose shall be given at least 4 months after the 1st booster, the DOH said in a statement.
It can be given earlier to moderate and severe immunocompromised patients subject to their doctor's assessment, it added.
"The FDA thus recognized waning immunity in the specific populations. The National COVID-19 Vaccination Operations Center or NVOC is now drafting guidelines for implementation of the second booster dose roll-out," the agency said.
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A second COVID-19 booster shot could be useful for those moderately or severely immunocompromised during a surge in cases, according to Dr. Imelda Mateo, president of the Philippine College of Chest Physicians.
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