The bivalent vaccines, manufactured by Pfizer, is expected to protect recipients against the Omicron variant and would be rolled out in a 'phased approach' as a third booster shot to prioritize eligible health workers and senior citizens, the DOH said in a statement. The bivalent shots must be given at least four months after receiving the second booster dose. The DOH said the vaccine would be rolled out in 12 hospitals in the region, including five DOH-retained hospitals, namely the Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center, the Ilocos Sur Medical Center, the Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center, the Region I Medical Center, and the Conrado F.

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