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Davao City Reports Minor Adverse Reactions After Administering AstraZeneca Vaccine

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Local health authorities in Davao City have reported at least 32 cases of minor adverse reactions among individuals who received the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, including a frontline health worker who experienced shortness of breath and was rushed to the hospital. Despite the minor setbacks, the city's health office has confirmed that the benefits of the vaccine continue to outweigh its risks. Acting City Health Officer Dr. Ashley Lopez assured the public that the administration of AstraZeneca vaccines will continue, as they are approved by the Department of Health (DOH) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Key Takeaways:

  • At least 32 cases of minor adverse reactions were reported among individuals who received the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in Davao City, including a frontline health worker who experienced shortness of breath.
  • Dr. Ashley Lopez, CHO acting head, developed fever and swelling on his left arm shortly after receiving the vaccine, but the symptoms subsided after taking Paracetamol.
  • The local government of Davao will not discontinue the administration of AstraZeneca vaccines to the public, citing the approval of the DOH and FDA and the continuing benefits of the vaccine.
  • As of Tuesday, a total of 1,342 individuals had received AstraZeneca at the Magallanes Elementary School and 4,557 individuals at A. Mabini Elementary School.
  • Davao City has been allocated 20,000 out of 33,600 doses of Sinovac and 3,000 of the 20,000 doses of AstraZeneca that the national government set aside for Davao Region.
  • The SPMC, the primary hospital catering to COVID-19 cases, has around 5,900 workers, with only a few remaining personnel to be inoculated.

Statistics:

  • 32 minor adverse reactions reported after administering AstraZeneca vaccine in Davao City.
  • 1,342 individuals received AstraZeneca at the Magallanes Elementary School as of Tuesday.
  • 4,557 individuals received AstraZeneca at A. Mabini Elementary School as of Tuesday.
  • 20,000 doses of Sinovac allocated to Davao City.
  • 3,000 doses of AstraZeneca allocated to Davao City.
  • 51 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Davao Region as of March 16, bringing the total cases to 20,717.
  • 13,408 cases of COVID-19 reported in Davao City, with 398 active, 12,358 recoveries, and 652 deaths.

Sources:

  • Antonio L. Colina IV / MindaNews
  • Davao City Health Office
  • Department of Health (DOH)
  • Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  • Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC)

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