MANILA, Philippines — Around 150 senior citizens on dialysis treatment in a Manila City hospital have been prioritized for vaccination against COVID-19 on Monday, the local government said.
Their inoculation was held at the Gat Andres Bonifacio Memorial Medical Center (GABMMC), where they are also undergoing dialysis treatments. Manila City has commenced vaccination of the elderly as well as senior citizens with comorbidities or pre-existing health conditions — a risk factor forsevere COVID-19 infections.
“Around 150 elderly dialysis patients at the [GABMMC] are being prioritized for COVID-19 vaccination today, Monday, March 29. This is part of the City of Manila’s ongoing m…
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