Thread by @cnnphilippines

THREAD: The gov't records over 70,000 adverse reactions out of 59 million COVID-19 doses administered so far.

@iampinkywebb speaks to Food And Drug Administration Director General Eric Domingo on #TheSource | LIVE bit.ly/3raJvoU

FDA chief Domingo: Low percentage of adverse events shows that COVID-19 vaccines are safe

FDA chief Domingo says pain on injection spot, high blood pressure, allergies are the most common adverse effects from COVID-19 vaccine

FDA chief Domingo: Only Pfizer in the US has applied for full registration

FDA chief Domingo: Pfizer said it will apply for emergency use authorization (EUA) in PH for kids aged 5-11. We might expect that by yearend.

FDA chief Domingo explains vaccine preparation, dosage may be slightly modified for younger kids: It's the same vaccine but it may come in a different form and dosage

FDA chief Domingo on molnupiravir drug: It can be used in PH under compassionate special permit. We have to be careful when using it cause we haven't established the longterm effects yet.

Molnupiravir is an oral pill used to treat mild-moderate COVID-19 cases.

South Africa detected the presence of a new coronavirus variant.

FDA chief Domingo: WHO is investigating this. They will monitor if it's more transmissible and causes more severe illnesses. So far, there's not much information.