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Pasig LGU to provide free anti-pneumonia vaccines to seniors, individuals with comorbidities

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June 26 2025

As part of the Araw ng Pasig celebration, the city government is now accepting online registrations for its free anti-pneumonia vaccination program for 1,000 senior citizens and individuals with comorbidities on July 1.

- By RICHIELYN CANLAS

The local government said that eligible senior citizens include those 60 years old and above who are first-time recipients of the PPV23 (Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine) who may receive one dose, and those previously vaccinated with PPV23 before turning 60, may receive another dose if at least

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