Dr. Michelle Schlosser, spokesperson of the city’s COVID-19 task force, however said there is no definite date yet to start administering the third dose or booster shots. The vaccination clust however is said it will be as soon as possible.
“If we can make it this week, then we will. We’re having some challenges when it comes to logistics, but we are hoping that we can roll it out as early as next week,” Schlosser said.
She said the initial rollout of the booster shots for fully-vaccinated HCWs began on November 17, adding they already received the operational guidelines on administering booster shots.
As of November 11, a total of 57,410 healthcare workers have been fully vaccinated while 62,165 have received their first dose.
Schlosser said that unlike before when any vaccine available will be administered, the priority group A1 may choose to receive either the same brand as his/her primary series (homologous booster) or another brand (heterogenous booster).
Schlosser gave an assurance that there is already a study proving that the mixing of vaccines remains safe and effective.