The government will continue purchasing and distributing COVID-19 vaccines even when they become commercially available possibly next year, Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez, Jr. says.
He said the government may provide the vaccines specifically to those belonging to the vulnerable population and poor communities, much like its current vaccination drives for other diseases.tayo sa gobyerno na ibibigay lalo na sa mga bata, at lalo na sa mga matatanda at saka doon sa mga,” said Galvez while overseeing the second day of the Resbakuna sa Botika program in Makati City.
[Translation: Definitely like in the case of rubella, tigdas, and polio, the government will have a portion of the vaccines to be given especially to children, the elderly, and poor communities who cannot afford the shots.] He mentioned that if the vaccines become commercialized in 2023, those who can afford them can purchase directly from pharmacies.
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