Laguna starts 2nd booster shot for seniors, health workers

by Lily Gut June 17, 2022 A resident from Laguna during the Resbakuna Updates: A Town Hall for Barangay Health Workers on May 18, Dr. KZ Ros...

by Lily Gut
June 17, 2022

A resident from Laguna during the Resbakuna Updates: A Town Hall for Barangay Health Workers on May 18, Dr. KZ Rosario, Co-Lead. (Photo from Let’s Get Vac Santa Rosa)

CALAMBA CITY, Laguna - Local governments began injecting the second COVID-19 booster dose to healthcare workers and senior citizens in accordance with the Department of Health's recommendation (DOH).

During the Resbakuna Updates: A Town Hall for Barangay Health Workers on May 18, Dr. KZ Rosario, Co-Lead of the National Vaccination Operations Center, announced that the DOH has directed that healthcare workers, senior citizens, and the immunocompromised receive a second booster shot to provide additional protection against COVID-19.



After four months of receiving the first COVID-19 booster dose, the second booster dose can be injected. According to the DOH, only Pfizer and Moderna vaccines can currently be used as an additional booster.

Although the decline in cases of the disease across the country continues to be felt, Dr. reminded. Nina Gloriani, Chairperson of the DOH Vaccine Expert Panel said that the threat of pandemic is still not gone, so it is important that continuous vaccination is especially important for those with comorbidities and adherence to minimum health standards such as wearing a face mask. and following physical distancing.



In Laguna, on May 18, healthcare workers in Santa Cruz began to be given additional booster shots, followed by Bay and Santa Rosa on May 19. On May 20, Cabuyao and San Pablo City began.

On Saturday, May 21 the extra booster dose will be rolled out in Binan, while on Monday, May 23 Pakil will start.



Before going to the vaccination centers for those who want to booster, remind local health units to make sure they do not feel any symptoms of the disease, bring the original vaccination card and valid ID, wear a face mask and face shield, and bring your own ballpen. . - Christopher Hedreyda, PIA 4A