Updated boosters, bivalent shots, what is it? The updated vaccines contain a genetic recipe that can detect and fight both the original strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and Omicron sub-variants BA.4 and BA.5. Currently, there are four vaccine manufacturers that have developed bivalent vaccines against the highly contagious Omicron sub-variants. “The updated COVID-19 boosters are formulated to better protect against the most recently circulating COVID-19 variant. Vaccine status in PH While clinical human trials and rollout of the bivalent vaccines are underway overseas, the Philippines continues to inoculate its population.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 06, 2022 20:09 UTC