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DOH XI prepares for vax rollout in pharmacies




DAVAO CITY, Jan. 25 (PIA) -  The Department of Health (DOH) XI is now preparing for the vaccination rollout in pharmacies.


DOH XI clarified that the rollout is conducted in a phased approach. It is still being implemented in the selected pilot sites in the National Capital Region (NCR) which started last January 20, 2022.


The Phase 2 will cover additional vaccination sites in NCR as determined by the National Vaccination Operation Center (NVOC). The Phase 3 will expand the rollout in other regions, depending on site readiness as determined by the Center for Health Development.


As soon as Phase 3 will be implemented, vaccination in pharmacies in the region will then start to accommodate individuals 18 years and above under Priority Group A1 (health workers), Expanded Priority group A1, A4 or workers in essential service, A5 or poor population, and the rest of the adult population.


However, the pediatric population, senior citizens, and individuals with comorbidities will not be allowed to be vaccinated in pharmacies.


Only the administration of booster doses of eligible Priority Groups will be implemented in pharmacies. The expansion to include administration of primary dose will be evaluated after the Phase II rollout.


In the circular issued by the Department of Health DC 2022-0013, pharmacists to serve as vaccinators are required to be certified immunizing pharmacists after undergoing the training offered by the Philippine Pharmacists Association as authorized by the Professional Regulation Commission.


All members of the vaccination team should also be fully vaccinated prior to the conduct of vaccination in the pharmacy.


The Regional Vaccination Operation Center (RVOC) or Local Vaccination Operation Center (LVOC) are mandated to assess the pharmacies that would like to participate in the rollout.


Meanwhile, the LGUs are to provide oversight to the implementation of vaccination services in pharmacies and to serve as the implementing unit. (PIA XI/Frances Mae Macapagat)


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