Republic of the Philippines Department of Healt OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY September 9, 2022 Advisory No. 15 Doses This advisory is being issued to provide guidance to Regional and Local Vaccination Operation Centers ( R/LVOCS), Implementing Units and Vaccination Sites on the requirements for the administration of COVID-19 Booster Doses. ‘The Department of Health (DOH) launched the PINASLAKAS campaign last July 26, 2022 which aims to vaccinate 90% of A2 population with the primary series and 50% of the eligible population to receive their booster dose. In order to ramp up vaccination roll-out, the Department, with full support from the National Government and the Local Goverment Units (LGU), is adopting the settings-based approach in the COVID-19 vaccination implementation making the COVID-19 vaccines more accessible to the people. Relative to this, reminders on the administration of COVID-19 Booster Doses are hereby reiterated: 1, Ask the vaccine recipient due to be given their COVID-19 booster dose the following documents only: 4. Original vaccination card showing the completion of the primary dose series or Vaccination Certificate generated from yaxcert doh gov.ph and b. ANY valid identification card 2. For those vaccine recipients who lost their vaccination cards ot are unable to generate a certificate from vaxcert.doh.gov.ph, please provide assistance for their card replacement or to generate their vaccination certificate. This advisory is effective immediately and for wide dissemination. NESTOR F. SANTIAGO, JR., MD, MPHC, MHSA, CESO IT Undersecretary of Health Field Implementation and Coordination Team - Public Health Operations Center ‘Building t, San Lazaro Compound, Rizal Avenue, Sta Cruz, 1003 Marila Trunk Line 651-7800 local 1113, 1108, 135 izes Line: 711.9502; 711-9503 Fax: 143-1829e URL: hpwdoh govphy e-mailVAXCERTPH Advisory FAQ Updated August 21, 2022 ited in the VaxCertPH Port Annex A ‘Ano ang VaxCertPH? VaxCertPH is the official Digital Vaccination Cerificate (OVC) for Filipinos and non-Filipinos vaccinated in the Philippines that may be used for international and domestic travel. tis ffee of charge, and complies with the WHO Digital Documentation of COVID-19 Certincates {ODCC) and European Union Digital Covid Certificate {EUDCC) guidelines. ‘Ang VaxCertPH ay ang opisyal na Digital Vaccination Certificate (DVC) para sa lahat ng nabakunahan sa Pilipinas na maaaring gamitin para sa intemasyonal at lokal na biyahe. to ay libre, at sumusunod sa mga ‘aituntunin ng WHO Digital Documentation of COVID-19 Certificates (DDCC) at European Union Digital Covid Certificate (EUDCC). What is the difference between BOQ yellow card ‘and VaxCertPH? ‘Ano ang pinagkaiba ng 80Q yellow card at ng VaxCertPH? Kailangan pa ba ang BOQ yellow card? BOQ Yellow Card Provides information on person's vaccination status ‘against diseases apart from COVID-19. VaxCertPH Digitally certifies a person's vaccination status in the Philippines against COVID-19. It is possible that your destination country may have specific requirements upon entry, whether VaxGertPH or the BOQ yellow card. Ensure that you are aware of the requirements of your destination country for a seamless travel. BOQ Yellow Card Nagbibigay impormasyon sa status ng pagpapabakuna 1g tao laban sa mga sakit bukod sa COVID-19 VaxCertPH Nagpapatunay sa status ng bakuna laban sa COVID-19 Posible na ang iyong destinasyong bansa ay maaaring may mga partkular na kinakallangan sa pagpasok, ‘maging ang VaxCertPH o ang BOQ yellow card. Tiyaking ‘alam mo ang mga kinakailangan ng iyong patutunguhan na bansa para sa isang tuluy-tuloy na pagialakbay.For Domestic Use: ‘Atthough VaxCertPH is NOT a requirement for purposes ‘such as travel, school enrollment, employment, or any other transactions, you may need to present proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status when traveling domestically. If your VaxCertPH vaccination cards is not yet available, physical ssued by the LGU or any proof of vaccination Issued by the foreign country (if vaccinated abroad) can also be presented, In any case, we urge you to be aware ofall requirements before traveling For International Travel The following countries currently recognize VaxCertPH as the official digital vaccination card of the Philippines (as of August 1, 2022) Hay py i ni i” Bi Fi BES cme ime = Bice = RESS ae = ie. i=” Ee Entry regulations and quarantine protocols for vaccinated ‘and unvaccinated travelers imposed by the above ‘mentioned counities/teritories shall stil apply. Moreover, the above-mentioned countries vary in terms of accepted vaccines for entry as determined by their respective regulatory authority andlor by the WHO. For travels within the European Union, recognition extended by individual European Union countries listed apply only to the Fespective country concemed. With the evolving COVID-19 situation globally, travelers are reminded to gather pertinent information and additional requirements with respect to existing regulations and protocols of their destination couniryherttory before traveling, ‘¢ Inthe Republic of Korea, persons who are fully vaccinated in the Philippines must complete the registration of thelr vaccine cerificates at a public Para sa Domestic Use: Bagama't HIND! kinakallangan ang VexCertPH para sa mga layunin tulad ng pagialakbay, pagpapatala sa aaralan, trabaho, 0 iba pang mga transaksyon, magaring kailanganin mong magpakita ng palunay ng lyong status ng pagbabekuna sa COVID-19 kapag naglalakbay sa loob ng bansa. ‘Kung ang iyong VaxCertPH ay hindi pa magagamit, ang ‘mga physical vaccination card na ibinigay ng LGU 0 anumang patunay ng pagbabakuna na Ibinigay ng ibang bansa (kung nabakunahan sa ibang bansa) ay maaari ding ipakita. Sa_anumang kaso, hinihimok na alain ang lahat ng kinakallangan bago maglakbay. Para sa Intemational Travel Kasalduyang knkisla ng tga sumusunod na bensa ang VaxCert*H biang epayaina OVC ng pina (mula roong Agosto 1, 2025) 1h Been i? ES ise. RE ine. | BEL ike a = ES Binge 4 Kae ” = Sah 18 Gare Tape 30 Moco Sa ia es Bom i= |S fe BE 3 EE if $5 ‘Ang mga regulasyon sa pagpasok at mga protocol ng quarantine para sa mga nabakunahan at hindi nabakunahan na mga manlalakbay na ipinataw ng mga abanggit na bansaiteritoryo sa itaas ay dapat pa ring sundin. Bukod dito, ang mga nabanggit na bansa ay nagiba-tba sa mga tuntunin ng mga tinatanggap na bakuna para sa pagpasok ayon sa tinutukoy ng kani kanilang awtoridad sa regulasyon at/o ng WHO. Para sa mga pagialakbay sa loob ng European Union, ang Pagklala na pinalawig ng mga indibidwal na bansang European Union na nakalista ay naaayon lamang sa bbansang kinauukulan, Se mga umuusbong na sitwasyon ng COVID-19 sa buong mundo, pinapaalalahanan ang mga manlalakbay na mangalap ng mahalagang impormasyon at mga_karagdagang_kinakallanganhhealth center upon arrival for @ confirmation of vaccination can be issued by the authorities. © In the United Arab Emirates, travelers must upload their vaccination certificate to the “Arrival Registration and Vaccine Certificate Service" to ‘get the certificate in the ALHOSN UAE App. © In Kuwait, travelers must upload their vaccination certificate “Registration of COVID-19 Vaccine Document issued Abroad” portal to be validated by the Public Health Department. tt approved, the COVID-19 vaccine certificate can bbe accessed through the Immune App upon registration. kaugnay ng mga kasalukuyang regulasyon at protocol ng _kanilang —destinasyongbansaferitoryo bago bumiyahe. * Sa Republika ng Korea, ang mga fully vaccinated na indibidwal sa Pilipinas ay dapat kumpletong maiparehistro ang kenilang vaccine certificates sa public health center agkadating sa bansa upang mabigayan ng ‘confirmation of vaccination ng mga awtoridad ‘© Sa United Arab Emirates, kallangang ‘-upload ng mga maniaiakbay ang kanilang vaccine certicate sa “Arrival Registration and Vaccine Cerificate Service" upang makuha aang certificate sa ALHOSN UAE App. © Sa Kuwait, kllangang upload ng mga manlalakbay ang kanilang vaccination certificate sa "Registration of COVID-19 ‘Vaccine Document issued Abroad” portal tupang ma-validate ng Public Health Department. Kapag aprubado, ang COVID-19 vaccine certificate ay maaaring makita sa Immune App kapag rehistrado na, What does it mean that VaxcertPH is EU DCC recognized? Anong ibig sabihin na ang VaxcertPH ay EU DCC recognized? ‘The Philippines is now connected to the EU Digital COVID Certificate EUDCC system. This means that, as a result of the equivalence decision, the European Union (EU) recognises the Philippines’ COVID-19 vaccination certiicates and, at the same time, the Philippines accepts and recognises EUDCC certificates according to its own legal order. Effective 29 July, when traveling between EU Member Slates, holders of the Philippine VaxcertPH can use it Under the same conditions as people holding the EUDCC. At the same time, travelers carrying the EUDCC can now use itto confirm their vaccination status when entering the Philippines. ‘Ang Pilipinas ay konektado na sa EU Digital COVID Certificate EUDCC system. Ibig sabihin, bilang resulta ng desisyon ng pagkapantay-pantay, ang European Union (EU) ay kinikilaia ang COVID-19 vaccination certificate ng Pilipinas at sa kabilang banda, ang Pilipinas ay tumatanggap din ng mga EUDCC certificates base sa legal na kaayusan. Epektibo nuong Hulyo 29, kapag naglalakbay sa bawat mga miyembrong estado ng EU, kung sino man ang may hawak ng VaxcertPH ng Pilipinas ay maaaring magamit ito kasabay ng mga tao na may hawak ng EUDCC. Kasabay nito, kung sino mang manlalakbay na may hawak ng EUDCC may maaaring makumpirma ang kanilang estado ng bakuna kapag pumapasok ng vaccinated in the Philippines. How do I generate my VaxCertPH? Pilipinas. Whe can apply for VaxCertPH? Sino ang maaaring kumuha ng VaxCertPH? VaxCetPH is avaiiable for individuals who were | Ang VaxCertPH ay maaaring makuha ng mga indibidwal nna nabakunahan Pilipinas. Ce rua een) Pano i-generate ang VaxCertPH? \VaxCertPH is based on the vaccination records that are uploaded by all LGUs to the VaxCertPH central database, Al least 48 hours afler your last dose, you may ‘Ang VaxCertPh ay batay sa mga vaccination records na upload ng mga LGUs sa VaxCertPH central database. Paglipas ng 48 na oras pagkatapos ng huling dose,begin to request for your VaxCertPH. There are two ways to obtain this VaxCertPH Website Request through the official VaxCertPH website (hitosi/vaxcert doh,ov.ph) VaxCertPH Booth Visit the official VaxCertPH booth of the LGU of vaccination to request assistance In generating your vaccine certificate. Note: You will need your full vaccination details found in your vaccination card to Successfully request your VaxCertPH. Aller successful generation, you may elther: 1. Download the VaxCertPH as PDF 2. Take a screenshot 3. Print in desired size, provided that the QR code is clear and large enough to be scanned SAMPLE: ‘@> VaXCertPH {COMIO-19VACEMIATION CERTIFICATE maaari_ng magrequest ng VaxCertPH, Dalawa ang paraan para kunin ito: \VaxCortPH Website ‘Mag-equest sa opisyal (hitasi/vaxcert doh,gov.h) VaxCertPH Booth Bumisita sa opisyal na VaxCertPH booth sa LGU na iyong pinagbakunahan upang humingi ng tulong sa pag-generate ng vaccine certificate. Paalala: Kailangan mo ang buong detalye ng pagbakuna mo upang makagenerate ng VaxCertPH. na VaxCertPH website Pagkstapos ng pag-generate ng VaxCertPH, maaaring: 1. I-download bllang PDF 2, Mag-screenshot 3. print sa anumang laki, siguraduhing kita ang ‘QR code at maaaring mascan SAMPLE: ‘w? VaXCertPH {CO¥D-18 VACCINATION CERTIFICATE Which web browsers can I use generate my VaxCertPH? Aling web browser ang pwede kong gamitin para ‘makakuha ng VaxCortPH? 41. Desktop Web Browser = Google Chrome = Firefox Edge 2. Android Web Browser = Google Chrome =Firefox 1. Desktop Web Browser = Google Chrome ~ Firefox - Edge 2. Android Web Browser = Google Chrome + Firefox3.108 Web Browser (for Apple devices) = Safari Why can't | generate my VaxCortPH? 3. 10S Web Browser (for Apple devices) = Safari Crees Bakit hindi ako makakuha ng VaxCertPH? You will not be able to generate your certificat case of the following: Issues and Recommended actions: 1. You may have entered incorrect information in the request form. ‘© Please check the accuracy of your data based on ‘your vaccination card (e.g. speling of full name, ‘correct dates, etc.) before submitting a request. 2. You were not vaccinated in the Philippines for any of your doses. + Unfortunately, your vaccination records may not bbe accessible by the central database which holds the data of recipients of the COVID-19 vaccine from the Philippines. Kindly request for proof of vaccination (Le.vaccination ‘cardivaccination certificate) from the country where you recelved your primary dose series, provided it has all the necessary information (personal details and vaccination details). 3. Your vaccine dosage was given within 48 hours. ‘© Your data is still being encoded. Please wait a minimum of 48 hours before you request for your certificate, 4. The above reasons do not apply. ‘©The details of your vaccination record may have been incorrectly encoded or have not been uploaded yet in the vaccine information ‘management system —(VIMS) by your vaccination center. Maaaring hind! makakuha ng sertiptko dahil sa mga ‘sumusunod na rasor Issues and Recommended actions: 1. Maaaring mali ang impormasyon na inilagay ninyo sa request form. ‘© Siguraduhing tama ang impormasyon base sa inyong vaccination card (e.g. pagbaybay.tamang petsa) bago isumite ang request. 2. Hind! ka nabakunahan dito sa Pilipinas. Ang vaccination records mo ay hindi ma-access 1g central database, ito ang may hawak ng mga impormasyon ng mga nabakunahan sa Pilipinas. Humingi ng patunay ng iyong_bakuna (ie. vaccination cardivaccination certificate) sa bansa kung saan ka nabakunahan, SSiguraduhing lahat ng kailangang impormasyon ‘ay nakapaloob. 3. Wala pang 48 oras magmula ang inyong pagpapabakune. © Ine-encode pa ang dala niyo, Kallangan po ‘maghintay ng 48 oras 0 mahigit bago humingi 1ag_sertipiko 4. Ang mga rason na naitala sa taas ay hindi pa rin naaangkop. * Maaaring mali ang paglagay ng detalye ninyo o hindi pa nailagay ng vaccination center sa vaccine information management system (VIMS). Maaring humiing ng update para sa Iyong record gamit ang website. How do I request for my records to be updated? ‘Ano ang proseso ng pag-update ng records? Users can update their VaxCerlPH records if 1, The generated VaxCertPH contains incorrect details (name, vaccination site, etc.) 2. Previously generated VaxCertPH does not yot contain booster/additional doses. Follow these steps to update your records: 1. Click “Update record” to begin the process of updating, 2 You will have to upload a photo of your vaccination card and government-issued ID and enter your email address and/or contact number. Maaaring mag-update ng VaxCertPH records kapag 1. May maling detalye sa nakuhang VaxCertPH (name, vaccination site, ete.) 2, Wala pa ang booster/additional doses. ‘Gamitin lamang ang prosesong ito kung gusto mong ‘-update ang iyong impormasyon: 1. [click ang "Update record” para masimulan ang pproseso ng pag-update. 2. Kakailanganin mong mag-upload ng larawan ng vaccination card at governmentissued ID at ilagay ang email address atlo contact number.3. Your request will be forwarded to the LGU where you received your vaccination so they can validate and rectly your vaccination records. 4. You will be notified through your email address or ‘contact number once your request is completed ‘and you may try requesting again your DVC. through the website 3. Ipapasa ang iyong request sa LGU kung saan mo natanggap ang yong pagbabakuna para mapatunayan at maitama nila ang iyong vaccination record. 4, Aabisuhan ka sa pamamagitan ng iyong email, ‘address © contact number sa loob ng 5 araw kapag nakumpleto na ang iyong request at maaari_nang mag request muli ng DVC gamit ang website, | sent a request to the VaxCertPH team, Where can | track it? Humingl ako ng request sa VaxCertPH., Paano ko ito track? To track the progress of your request, follow these steps: 1. Click "Track Request Status" in the landing page of the site; Enter your Reference ID and First Name; Once you click "Submit", the status of your request will be displayed, including the status description and any remarks from the LGU. 2. 3, Upang masubaybayan ang pag-usad ng iyong request, ‘sundin ang mga sumusunod na hakbang: 1. kelick ang “Track Request Status” sa landing page ng site; 2. llagay ang iyong Reference ID at Fist name: 3. kelick ang "Submit", upang ang status ng iyong request ay makita, kasama ang description at remarks mula sa LGU. status Verifying my VaxCertPH How do I verify my QR code properly? ‘Ano ang mga hakbang sa pag-scan ng QR code? 1. Visit hitns:livaxcertdah.gowph on your mobile phoneflaptopicomputer with webcam, 2. Click on the image “Scan’, When prompted, “Allow the website to access your camera”. 3. Point the camera to the QR code on the upper left of the certificate issued and scan 4. Please keep the following points in mind while scanning the QR code: 1. QR code should cover at least 70%-80% of the screen. Complete QR code should be part of the camera frame. b. QR code should be parallel to the camera. ‘c. Camera should be held steadily for al least 5 seconds. 4d. The red line should be at the middle of the QR code. 5. For scanning QR codes on paper, please ensure to Place the QR code under proper lighting so that the scanner can read it easly. Note: Only the scanner of VaxCertPH or a 3rd-party application who has the public key of the VaxCertPH_ ‘solution can read the QR code. Both EUDCC and Regular vaccination certificates can be scanned and verified using the VaxCert QR ‘Scanner, which is accessible through the Vaxcert Portal. Additional Dose inclusion in Vaccine Certificate 1. Bisitahin ang httns-ivaxcert.doh.gov.nh sa iyong mobile phonellaptop/kompyuter na may webcam. 2. Ielick ang imahe ng "Scan". Siguraduhin na pinindot ang "Alow website to access my camera* 3. Itulok ang camera sa QR code na makikila sa kaliwang itaas na bahagi ng setpiko ati-scan, 4, Mangyaring tandaan ang mga sumusunod na punto habang ini-sean can ang QR code: ‘Ang buong QR code ay dapat sumasckop ng 70%-80% ng screen ». Panatiting nasa harap ng camera ang OR code. ¢. Huwag masyadong galawin ang kamay habang nog-sscan, 4. Dapat nasa gitna ng OR code ang pulang fnya 5. Siguraduhin na maliwanag ang iyong lugar at kiaro ang lirato, upang medal tong mabasa ng scanner. Paalala: Tanging ang scanner lamang ng VaxGertPH_ © isang aplikasyon na _mayroong public key ng VaxCertPH solution ang ‘makakabasa ng QR code, ‘Ang parehong EUDCC at Regular na certificate ay maaaring mabasa at maberipika ng VaxCert QR ‘scanner, na makikita sa afing VaxCert portal. Terry is na Pagsasama sa SorFollowing the earlier grant of an Emergency Use Authorization (EVA) by the Philippine Food and Drug ‘Administration (FDA) and a positive recommendation by the Health Technology Assessment Council (HTAC), DOH through the National COVID-19 Vaccination Operations Center (NVOC) released DM No. 2022-0206 or the Interim Operational Guidelines on the Administration of 2nd COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses to Senior Citizens and Frontline Healthcare Workers ages 18 Years Oid and Above. All individuals who received their 2nd booster dose can now generate their updated Vaccine Certificate with 2nd booster dose included starting June 29, 2022. Countries requiring 2nd Booster Shot / 4th Dose (17 Countries) Azerbaijan Chile Cuba Cyprus Djbout Ecuador Ecypt El SaWvador Greece Guatemala Honduras Mauritius Mexico Panama Qatar Sundan Turkey | have more questions; how do | reach the VaxCertPH team? Kasunod ng naunang pagkakaloob ng Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) ng Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at _positbong rekomendasyon ng Health Technology Assessment Council (HTAC),iniabas ng DOH sa pamamagitan rng National COVID-19 Vaccination Operations Center (NVOC) DM. No. 2022-0206 0 ang Interim Operational Guidelines sa Pangangasiva ng 2nd COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses sa mga Senior Giizens at Frontline Healthcare Worker na may ‘edad 18 Taon pataas, Ang lahat ng mga indibidwal na nakatanggap ng Kanilang 2nd booster dose ay maaari na ngayong bumuo ng kaniiang updated na Vaccine Cerificate na may kasamang 2nd booster dose simula Hunyo 28, 2022. ‘Mga bansang nangangallangan ng 2nd Booster Shot / 4th Dose (17 Bansa) Azerbaljan Chile Cuba Cyprus Djibouti Ecuador Enypt El Salvador Greece Guatemala Honduras Mauritius Mexico Panama Qatar Sundan Turkey Percent ‘Marami pa akong mga katanungan; paano ko makakapanayam ang grupo ng VaxCertPH? For updates on your request, kindly reach out to the LGU where you got vaccinated. For further questions regarding COVID-19, kindly refer your queries to "Katuwang sa Impormasyon Para sa Responsableng Aksyon” or the K.LR.A, chatbot at hites:/m,me/OfficialDOHgoy ‘You may also contact the VaxCertPH Contact Center directly through the Customer Hotline: 88-7614-88 Para sa mga update ng iyong request, maaaring makipag ugnayan sa LGU kung saan ikaw ay nabakunahan. Para sa_keragdagang mga katanungan, tungkol sa COVID-19, mangyaring makipagugnayan sa “Katuwang 'sa_Impormasyon Para sa Responsableng Aksyon” o ang KLRA, chatbot sa Maaari_ ring direktang makipag-ugnayan sa VaxCertPH Contact Center sa:‘Toll Free Number: 1-800-875-6559, ‘Tol Free Number: 1-800-188-83197 GLOBE Local DID: (02) 7756-5599 PLDT Local DID: (02) 8672-7811 Emait vaxcortsunpari@doh gov.ph Customer Hotline: 88-7614-88 ‘Toll Free Number: 1-800-875-65599 ‘Toll Free Number: 1-800-188-83197 GLOBE Local DID: (02) 7756-5599 PLOT Local DID: (02) 8672-7811 Email: vaxcertsunpari@doh.cov.h FLOR A, ESTEBAI :STEBAN ao Project Manager |, VIMS and all COVID-related Systems an