MANILA, Philippines — Valenzuela City Mayor Weslie "Wes" Gatchalian on Monday urged senior citizens to get free anti-pneumonia shots, saying the disease is one of the leading causes of mortality among the elderly.

"I am urging our senior citizens, who must have their anti-pneumonia shots, to take advantage of the free vaccine roll-out that is being initiated by the local government," the mayor said.

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