The city government will launch a special vaccination rollout from July 26-30 in connection with the Kadayawan Festival celebration here next month.

In a statement Friday, the local government said a vaccination hub will be made available for the rollout at People’s Park to cater to walk-in clients aged 5 and above.

The hub will be administering jabs for the regular anti-Covid-19 shots, booster shots, and for those who have missed their doses.

The week-long Kadayawan festivities will take place from August 15-21, 2022.

Meanwhile, the Davao City Covid-19 Task Force has reiterated its call to Dabawenyos to get their booster shots as the two-dose vaccine efficacy usually wanes after six months just like any other routine vaccine.

Dr. Michelle Schlosser, the task force spokesperson, said an ongoing information campaign seeks to remind the public of the importance of vaccination.

“Based on studies, the Covid-19 vaccine wanes after six months. It is the same with routine vaccines for children and adults. They need to receive flu vaccines periodically,” she said.

As of July 15, 2022, only 284,419 individuals, or 21.47 percent of the 1,324,560 fully immunized Dabawenyos received their first Covid-19 booster shots.

Of the 21.47 percent, only 14.16 percent or 40,290 got their second booster doses.

Meanwhile, the province of Davao del Norte has imposed a mandatory vaccination for its residents.

In the Executive Order No. 26, Davao del Norte Governor Edwin Jubahib announced that Davao del Norte residents aged five and above are requested to get the anti Covid-19 vaccines and its booster shots.

The order also stated that children who are attending school should carry with them their vaccination cards to be identified as safe and vaccinated. (PNA)