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1Philosophy Department, Ateneo de Davao University, Roxas Avenue, Davao City, Philippines.
Abstract:
The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that vaccinations against Covid-19 are safer than not getting vaccinated. Covid-19 is a severe respiratory disease caused by the coronavirus. In the Philippines, the Department of Health (DOH) has implemented a prioritization policy framework for its Covid-19 vaccination program. However, upon consideration of the sectors listed in the guidelines, persons with special needs like those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) appear to be omitted or at the very least not specified in the Vaccination Prioritization Policy. This is a policy gap that needs to be corrected.
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