Pursuant to Republic Act 9994, which mandates the health department to procure pneumococcal and influenza vaccines to be administered for free to indigent senior citizens, the City Health Office of Davao City encouraged elderly people ages 60 and above to avail of this free vaccines.
Only 1000 out of 2000 vials are being given. Patients have to undergo screening first before the vaccine is given. This is to ensure that there is no contraindication with the patient.