The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has provided free flu vaccines to 700 elderly employees to protect them from respiratory and coronavirus diseases.
The vaccines, according to MMDA chairman Benjamin Abalos Jr., came from the Department of Health.
Abalos said getting the flu vaccine is very important to help prevent hospitalizations and protect the vulnerable group from getting sick.
“Our employees’ health and welfare are our priority. Through this vaccination drive, we can further boost the immunity of our elderly employees, especially those who are working in the field, which makes them more exposed to viruses,” he said.
The trivalent flu shots cover three influenza strains, namely the two influenza A strains or H1N1 and H3N2, and influenza B.
In April, the MMDA started administering COVID-19 jabs to its senior citizen employees who belong to the A2 priority group set by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases.
Abalos reiterated his call to MMDA employees to continue observing minimum health standards including wearing of face shields and face masks, frequent handwashing, and maintaining physical and social distancing.
