Bivalent COVID-19 shots should be commercialized, health advocate says

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A health advocate on Sunday urged the government to improve public access to bivalent COVID-19 vaccines by making them commercially available and not depend on donations from other countries.

“We should push for commercialization of bivalent vaccines so people who would like to be boosted have access to it,” Tony Leachon said in a message to CNN Philippines, adding that major pharmacies have the blueprint for distributing vaccines on a large scale.

The Department of Health said healthcare workers and senior citizens will be prioritized for the bivalent shots. He also said the government should launch a massive information campaign on the importance of getting COVID-19 boosters and go after those who spread fake news. Iloilo Rep. Janette Garin, a former health secretary, said the government should also hold accountable those who spread misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines.

Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)

 

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