(Second of two parts)
A patient told me that their barangay official advised them that their 85-year-old bedridden mother, who had already suffered two strokes, is at high risk for COVID-19 and is considered a priority for vaccination. I advised my patient that the family has to weigh the pros and cons of vaccinating their mother more intently before consenting to her vaccination.
This highlights the need for a more rational government policy in identifying those who are suitable for vaccination, and prioritizing them.
The government should aim for a more realistic goal of vaccinating 70 percent of the population, who are suitable to be vaccinated. The qualifying word “suitable”…
Keep on reading: What’s your vaccination priority score?