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CDC endorses vaccines for children 5 to 11 by AJPRESS CHILDREN as young as 5 years old in the United States can now get the COVID-19 vaccine as the country further expands its vaccination campaign. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday, November 2, endorsed its advisory committee’s recommendation to administer the PfizerBioNTech vaccine to children ages 5 to 11. “We know millions of parents are eager to get their children vaccinated and with this decision, we now have recommended that about 28 million children
receive a COVID-19 vaccine,” CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said. “As a mom, I encourage parents with questions to talk to their pediatrician, school nurse or local pharmacist to learn more about the vaccine and the importance of getting their children vaccinated,” she added. At the outset of the meeting, Walensky noted that the pandemic has had a profound social, mental health and educational impact on children. “There are children in the second grade who have never experienced a normal school year,” she said. “Pediatric vaccination has the power to help us change all of that.”
Earlier that day, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) unanimously voted in favor of the child-sized doses of vaccine for the younger kids. The Pfizer vaccine will be administered to children in two low doses, three weeks apart, using a smaller needle. For his part, U.S. President Joe Biden called the decision “a turning point” in the fight against COVID19. “It will allow parents to end months of anxious worrying about their kids, and reduce the extent to which
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Nichi Aviña teaches science at Cielo Vista Charter school in Palm Springs, California. Photo by Nichi Aviña/Facebook
California names Fil-Am ‘Teacher of the Year’
A Filipino American science teacher in Palm Springs was named one of five California Teachers of the Year 2022. Nichi Aviña, who teaches at Cielo Vista Charter school, won for her efforts to improve quality of life for Cielo Vista students. The San Diego City Council proclaimed Oct. 26 “Nichi Aviña Day” in
Duterte: I wouldn’t be president if I’m corrupt
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PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte has lashed out at two senators investigating the alleged anomalies in the government’s procurement of COVID-19 medical supplies, maintaining that corruption is not in his governance. In his taped public address on Wednesday, November 3, the Chief Executive called out Sens. Franklin Drilon and Richard Gordon, who chairs the
To boost or not to boost: What is the answer?
AS of Oct. 22, both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup recommended expanding the use of a booster dose of the Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines for eligible populations. The CDC and Western States Workgroup had previously approved the administration of a third dose to boost immunity for vulnerable and immunocompromised groups. The emergency use authorizations were amended to allow a booster dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for certain vulnerable populations, six months after completion of their initial vaccination series. Approval also was given for the use of a single booster dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine for individuals 18 and over, two months after their single dose. Further, the two organizations
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by RITCHEL
MENDIOLA AJPress
THEIR TURN. A mother takes a photo of her teenage son while getting his first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination hub in Las Piñas City on Wednesday, November 3. The city government has identified seven sites for the vaccination of minors aged 12 to 17, as it aims to inoculate at least 4,000 minors daily. PNA photo by Avito Dalan
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Mayor Isko: We’ll bring back PH to world stage Groups petition to cancel COC of Bongbong Marcos by RITCHEL
MENDIOLA AJPress
MANILA Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso has expressed his intent to forge a better relationship with the United States if elected the next president of the Philippines. The presidential aspirant, along with his running mate Dr. Willie Ong, met with the Filipino American community via Zoom conference on Tuesday, October 26, to further discuss their platforms of governance. According to Domagoso, the diplomatic relationship between the Philippines and
the U.S. has become “tarnished,” but assured that it can be “polished” again. “I do believe ‘tarnished’ is the right word with regard to our diplomatic relationship, but sabi nga, pwede naman pakinangin uli. Hindi naman nawala (But as they said, it can be polished again. [The bond] didn’t vanish),” he said in response to a question from the Asian Journal. “But there is this type of distrust or mistrust,” he added. “I think we can gain (the trust) back.” One of Domagoso’s promises included continuing the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the U.S.
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‘Health Day sa Konsulado’ brings free medical services, education to Filipino community in SF SAN FRANCISCO – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco (PCGSF), in collaboration with the Philippine Medical Society of Northern California (PMSNC), successfully conducted the first ever “Health Day sa Konsulado” on Thursday, October 28 at the Philippine Center in San Francisco’s Kalayaan Hall. Almost 100 clients availed themselves of the program’s free health screenings, consultations and referrals during the day-long health fair. Gilead Filipino AmeriPhilippine Consul General in San Francisco Neil Frank R. Ferrer gives his opening remarks at “Health Day sa Konsulado” on 28 October 2021 at the Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Center can Community (GFAC), Healthin San Francisco. Photo courtesy of PCGSF Ways, and the San Francisco Pre-
mier Lions Club also joined the five-hour health fair as partners. In his remarks, Philippine Consul General in San Francisco Neil Frank R. Ferrer paid tribute to all medical front liners for everything that they have done over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Your countless sacrifices and selfless dedication in serving and healing the sick during the pandemic have made it possible for us to reach this point, where we conduct today’s program in person. Through your efforts,
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by CATHRINE
GONZALES Inquirer.net
MANILA — A petition to cancel the certificate of candidacy (COC) of former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. for the presidency has been filed at the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
The petitioners, composed of political detainees and human rights and medical organizations that opposed Marcos’ dictatorship, claim that Marcos Jr. is not eligible to run for any public office since the Quezon City Regional Trial Court convicted him in 1995 for his failure to file income tax
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