"On a personal note, I would probably advise homologous rather than a heterologous platform just to decrease the variables, and decrease the likelihood of any adverse reactions," Dr. Anna Ong-Lim said in a town hall organized by the Department of Health.
A homologous dose is a vaccine from the same brand while a heterologous dose is from a different brand. But for Dr. Edsel Salvana,"this has to be a personal discussion between your OB and yourself," noting there are a lot of"unknowns" about the boosters. Salvana also said it might be best for pregnant healthcare workers to"wait for more data" before getting a booster shot.Fully vaccinated medical personnel can choose which COVID-19 vaccine to receive, provided the one they prefer is available at vaccination sites. Approved to be used as booster shots are Sinovac, Pfizer, Moderna, and AstraZeneca vaccines.
The Health department said vaccine recipients with"higher risk for adverse reaction" such as the elderly, people with underlying illnesses, and those prone to blood clots, myocarditis and anaphylaxis should consult their attending physicians for the recommended boosting strategy.
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