MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading the bill seeking to expand the mandatory immunization program to include adults in a bid to enhance the country’s efforts towards disease prevention.
During Monday’s session, the lower chamber approved House Bill No. 8558 or the Mandatory Immunization Program Act with 206 affirmative votes, one negative, and one abstention.
The proposed measure sought to repeal Republic Act No. 10152 or the Mandatory Infants and Children Health Immunization Act of 2011, which only covers infants and children, and only a number of diseases with corresponding vaccine program.
The measure also aimed to create t…
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