DOH: Compliance with health standards, vaccination best protection vs 'long COVID'

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Children with their guardians wait for their turn to receive the Pfizer-BioNtech Covid-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11 at a gym in San Juan City, suburban Manila on February 7, 2022.

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MANILA, Philippines — Practicing minimum health standards and vaccination are the most effective ways to protect oneself against COVID-19 or even post COVID-19 condition, the Department of Health said.

 

In a public advisory Sunday, the DOH stressed that the best protection against any new COVID-19 variant and post COVID-19 condition—also known as “long COVID”—are wearing best fitting mask, isolating when sick, ensuring good airflow, and getting vaccinated and boosted once eligible.

 

“The most effective way to avoid long COVID is to avoid getting COVID-19 in the first place,” the department said.

 

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