MANILA, Philippines — Citing insufficient data, Health Secretary Francisco Duque said Friday that for now, he does not advocate “mixed-use vaccines” or giving a person a second shot using a vaccine made by a different drugmaker.
Duque made the remark during a hearing in the House of Representatives on Friday where he was asked regarding the matter.
“I do not advocate for this as of yet, there is no sufficient data to force the claim that a mixed vaccine policy works,” Duque said.
Duque said a problem may arise if a vaccinee experiences adverse side effects following a mixed use vaccination.
“Kapag nagbigay ka ng ibang bakuna sa first dose, halimbawa Sinovac, then second…
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