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FDA data: Below 1% adverse events reported since March vax rollout

Only 0.61% adverse events following immunization were reported from the 6.9 million COVID-19 vaccine doses administered from the beginning of the country’s vaccine rollout until June 13, data from the government showed.

Vaccines still effective vs. new variants, but two doses needed – experts

Health experts assure that available approved COVID-19 vaccines in the country are still effective amid the emergence of new COVID-19 variants. Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Director-General Eric Domingo said current...

Fully vaxxed inbound international travellers to have shorter quarantine period starting June 22

Palace confirms that a shorter quarantine period for fully vaccinated inbound international travellers to the Philippines will take effect on Tuesday (June 22). 

PH secures 158-M vax deliveries from 5 manufacturers

With the recent signing of the government’s biggest vaccine procurement this year, the Philippines has now secured the delivery of at least 158 million doses this year, “just enough to vaccinate the Philippine population”.

COVID-19 jabs administered up in Manila as doors open for walk-ins

The Manila city government on Monday afternoon (June 21) allowed walk-ins for all its COVID-19 vaccination sites amid “low vaccination turnout.”

Vaccines okay for breastfeeding, menstruating women

Health authorities have made assurances amid the country’s intensified vaccination rollout that menstruating and breastfeeding women are safe to receive any approved COVID-19 vaccines.

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