FDA approves Sinovac vaccine for elderly people

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“After considering the recommendation of the experts and the current situation of high COVID-19 transmission and limited available vaccines, the FDA is allowing the use of Sinovac on senior citizens,” said FDA Director-General Rolando Enrique Domingo in a text message.  
Domingo, however, noted that an evaluation on the health condition of the vaccine recipient should first be conducted.
“Vaccination should be preceded by an evaluation of the person’s health status and exposure risk to assure that benefits of vaccination outweigh risks,” he added. 
During the Laging Handa press briefing on Wednesday, the country’s vaccine experts panel (VEP) has recommended the use of the China-made vaccine to 60-years-old and above. 

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