A member of the Vaccine Expert Panel believes that elderly people and those with comorbidities are still vulnerable to severe and critical breakthrough Covid-19 infection.

Dr. Rontgene Solante said the decline in "cell-mediated response" among the elderly and persons with comorbidities is the main reason a third, or booster, dose is necessary for these groups.

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