SunStar Illegally procured vaccines genuine, but unfit for use MANILA. In this photo taken in June 2021, government officials welcome another shipment of Sinovac vaccines against Covid-19. Only the government may procure vaccines, which are still not approved for commercial distribution. (File) + July 08, 2021 THE coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccine seized from three suspects who were illegally selling these were genuine, but unfit for use, according to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Director General Eric Domingo. In a television interview, Domingo said the vaccines were no longer safe for use considering the way it was handled. The packaging had been opened and the vaccines were not stored at the required temperature.