With the easing of restrictions leading to people coming out and going around in addition to the typical commuting trips, there is generally an increased risk of infection. Add to this the new Omicron variant that scientists have only started to study. Meanwhile, booster shots (a third shot for those who received the likes of Pfizer, Moderna or Sinovac, and a second shot for those who got the J&J vaccine) are now being administered after studies have found that most Covid-19 vaccines' have reduced effectiveness after 6 months. Boosters will increase your resistance to the virus and will greatly reduce your likelihood of hospitalization and death should you be infected. I got mine, a shot of Moderna, in late November at the university.
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| Snapshot of the vaccination center at the UP Diliman gymnasium. The gym is properly ventilated with the help of huge fans installed at the ceiling and giant industrial fans strategically located on the gym floor. |
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| There is ample space for physical distancing for the queues. |
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| The vaccination process is well organized and staffed with many volunteers not just from the UP community but from the barangays as well. |
Articles are just coming out with the assessments of booster programs abroad and the results so far are promising. Perhaps regular boosters will help us develop immunity from Covid-19? We should remain vigilant and rely on the scientific evidence from studies as well as the new, more promising options vs. Covid-19 (Pfizer and others are developing pills vs. Covid-19). Meanwhile, you should get your booster shot and continue exercising restraint from unnecessary travel. That's our contribution to fighting Covid-19.
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