Want to know more? Here are some of the frequently asked questions people are wondering about.

Source: DOH Philippines

1. Are COVID-19 vaccines safe and effective?

Ø The vaccines that are currently used in local and national vaccination drives are granted with Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are considered safe and effective.

2. Why is it important for us need to get vaccinated?

Ø Aside from following minimum public health standards like washing hands, social distancing, and wearing face masks, getting COVID-19 vaccine is a way to protect yourself from the severe effects of COVID-19.

3. What are the possible side effects after you got the vaccine?

Ø The side effects depend on the person who got the vaccine or to the vaccine itself. The most common side effects include:

a. Tiredness(fatigue)

b. Pain, warm, or itching where the injection is given

c. Headache or dizziness

d. Joint pain/muscle ache

e. chills

These side effects are short-term and may last in a short period of time. When experienced side effects, report to the doctor, nurse, or to your local health center.

4. Where can I get information about the RESBAKUNA(national/local vaccination drive)?

Ø If you’re outside Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, visit Department of Health at www.doh.gov.ph or your local health centers for more infomration. However, if your in Puerto Princesa City, visit the Puerto Princesa City Covac page on Facebook for further updates about vaccination. PPC COVAC Fb link: https://www.facebook.com/tagapuertobakunado

5. What is Herd Immunity?

Ø “Herd immunity”, also known as “population immunity”, is the indirect protection from an infectious disease that happens when a population is immune either through vaccination or immunity developed through previous infection.

6. What are the priority groups for COVID-19 vaccine program?

Priority Eligible A

A1. Workers in Frontline Health Services

A2. All Senior Citizens

A3. Persons with Comorbidities

A4. Frontline personnel in essential sectors, including uniformed personnel

A5. Indigent Population

Priority Eligible B

B1. Teachers, Social Workers

B2. Other Government Workers

B3. Other Essential Workers

B4. Socio-demographic groups at significantly higher risk other than senior citizens and poor population based on the NHTS-PR

B5. Overseas Filipino Workers

B6. Other Remaining Workforce

Priority Eligible C

C. Rest of the Filipino population not otherwise included in the above groups