Despite the arrival of some COVID-19 vaccine brands in the country, the government has seemingly failed to obtain the commitment of the general public to support its inoculation campaign.
In fact, a recent survey showed that only less than a third of Filipinos are willing to get vaccinated due to fear of potential side effects. This was despite the pronouncement of Carlito Galvez Jr., head of the country’s vaccine procurement efforts, to get the first vaccine that becomes available. “Let’s not wait for the best vaccine. There’s no such thing. The best one is the one that’s safe and effective, and arrives early,” Galvez said in a speech he delivered recently.
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