Vaccine expert panel member Dr. Rontgene Solante thinks mandatory COVID-19 vaccination in the country can face legal issues as he believes inoculation is still a personal choice.
One of the country's leading vaccine experts thinks implementing mandatory COVID-19 vaccination would help in the rollout but may face legal obstacles as he believes inoculation remains a personal option.
Solante added that a mandatory COVID-19 immunization for all Filipinos can help improve vaccine rollout at the local level, but the national government should ensure a stable vaccine supply in the country first before implementing such a rule.requiring all its personnel to get vaccinated against the coronavirus.
"This is a very delicate matter that needs a lot of study and there's a proper procedure for obtaining a formal [Department of Justice] opinion," he told CNN Philippines in a message.
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