Some important questions answered on vaccines and boostersDr. Rommel Lobo is the vice-chair of the Department of Health’s National Adverse Effect Following Immunization Committee and current president of the Philippine Society of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. “All vaccines available in the Philippines are working well against COVID-19 since all can prevent severe COVID-19 or death, which is the most important goal of prevention through vaccination. Take what is available because all vaccines can save lives.”Health experts are encouraging everyone to get a booster shot. “Based on the DOH recommendations on boosters, you can mix and match your third dose or booster dose since several studies showed that mix-and-match can produce neutralizing antibodies and doesn’t result in serious adverse events. Whether it’s a shorter or longer interval, the vaccines produce antibodies and T-cells that can confer protection against severe disease and death.

Source: Philippine Star January 16, 2022 20:25 UTC