Seniors in Valenzuela get anti-pneumonia shots

By Arlie O. Calalo

Jun 18, 2024 12:11 am

VALENZUELA City Mayor Weslie Gatchalian on Monday urged elderly residents to take advantage of the free anti-pneumonia shots, as Philippines Statistics Authority's data show that the malady is one of the leading causes of mortality among the elderly population.

Gatchalian told The Manila Times that initial batches of senior citizens ages 60 years and above had their anti-pneumonia shots administered in several barangay (village) parks from June 3 to 7, and 10 to 14, 2024.

Valenzuela City Mayor Weslie "Wes Gatchalian. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

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