‘Hindi na’: Some Filipinos say no to 2nd booster

A local government employee shows the Sinovac vaccine she administers at People’s Park, Davao City on Friday, April 14, 2023. (PNA photo by Robinson Niñal Jr.)

By Arabella Asis 

With the Department of Health’s (DOH) recent announcement on the rollout of second booster shots against COVID-19 for the general adult population, some Filipinos express disapproval of the news.

We asked netizens if they are willing to be administered with a second booster. 

Mostly said they would rather not due to the possible side effect of the vaccine.

“Hindi na. First booster pa lang, [may] side effect na sa’kin. No to 2nd booster,” one netizen wrote. 

“Wala na ‘yan. [Sino] magpaturok [diyan]? kabigat sa katawan,” a netized added. 

Some of the known side effects of COVID-19 vaccines are arm sores, body aches, and other flu-like symptoms. 

On the other hand, some Filipinos acknowledged the importance of getting a booster shot.

“Yes. Kung may malasakit ka sa kapwa mo at sa pamilya mo,” one netizen commented. 

Meanwhile, some netizens vouched for the effectiveness of the second booster. 

“Yeah, [it’s] almost a year since my 1st booster. So [it’s] fine,” 

The DOH announced last Wednesday, April 12 that the second boost will be available soon to the adult general population. – cf

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