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“The fear of vaccines is as old as the vaccines themselves,” said internationally recognized expert Dr. Charles Yu during the press briefing with presidential spokesperson Harry Roque. “But we need to get our act together and do this for the greater good and for the progress of our country,” he added.
Yu, who is currently the Vice Chancellor for Research at the De La Salle Health Sciences Institute (DLSHSI), explained how vaccines work and its importance in combating various diseases including the COVID-19.
“All vaccines undergo strict criteria,” Yu said.
“In every vaccine that is developed, hundreds are rejected so we are assured that these underwent strict processes which include the regulatory ones,” he added.
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The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) led the private sector in recognizing heroes in the medical community during this pandemic via the Gawad Bayaning Kalusugan award that was presented to the initial batch of 24 awardees.
PCCI President Amb. Benedicto Yujuico said this is their way of honoring healthcare professionals “who continue to risk their lives on a daily basis just so others may live”.
PCCI President Amb. Benedicto Yujuico
The health frontliners are the true heroes of this pandemic and we are and should forever be grateful. This Gawad Bayaning Kalusugan initiated by Dr. Carl Balita serves as a national tribute to individual health professionals and healthcare teams form hospitals,” Yujuico said.