Rollout schedule announced for vaccination of minorsA health worker prepares a vial of Chinese Sinovac vaccine against COVID-19 inside a movie theatre turned into a vaccination center in Taguig City suburban Manila on June 14, 2021. ‘Twindemic’ warningTo minimize the risk of getting severe COVID-19 and dying from the infection, doctors are pushing for flu vaccination for senior citizens. De Belen said his group is undertaking efforts to increase awareness and encourage senior citizens to get these shots. Vaccination advocate Dr. Lulu Bravo said senior citizens, especially indigents, should avail themselves of free immunization from government health facilities. “Get the flu vaccine because senior citizens are at higher risk of complications from the flu infection just like COVID,” she said.

Source: Philippine Star October 07, 2021 15:56 UTC