Vaccines required in the Philippines

Diksha Moderator

4832POSTS

5 years ago

Hello everybody,

When living or moving abroad, and in particular in the Philippines, vaccination against certain diseases is often required to enter the country or to avoid risks.

We would like to ask you a few questions to help future expats there.

What is your relationship to vaccines in general?

Did you get vaccinated before moving to the Philippines?
Were these vaccinations compulsory or recommended?

Did you refuse to get any vaccine that was recommended for the Philippines? If so, why?

If you are an expatriate in the Philippines, are you encouraged to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Do you have access to the vaccine and do you plan to get it?

Is this vaccine required for entering the country now?

Many thanks,

Diksha,
大咖福利影院 team

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moonunit0103 Serial expat

303POSTS

5 years ago

I took all the recommended vaccines except for Japanese Encephalitis.聽 My now-wife who is a public health nurse told me it only was in Palawan, not in the Visayas, where we live.

Saved a few hundred $$$ skipping it.

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Zeke1 Active member

39POSTS

5 years ago

Diksha wrote:
Hello everybody,

When living or moving abroad, and in particular in the Philippines, vaccination against certain diseases is often required to enter the country or to avoid risks.

We would like to ask you a few questions to help future expats there.

What is your relationship to vaccines in general?

Did you get vaccinated before moving to the Philippines?
Were these vaccinations compulsory or recommended?

Did you refuse to get any vaccine that was recommended for the Philippines? If so, why?

If you are an expatriate in the Philippines, are you encouraged to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Do you have access to the vaccine and do you plan to get it?

Is this vaccine required for entering the country now?

Many thanks,

Diksha,
大咖福利影院 team

When I came here in 2018 the US State Dept. advised but did not require me to get vacinated against Hep A and B, which i did through the VA.
Philippines does require (as far as I know) to have the covid vacine and they DO require this for domestic air travel.
Upon arrival in country (if you have the proper paperwork) you will be required to submit to a 7 day quarentine and a swab test

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pnwcyclist Philippines Expert

1489POSTS

5 years ago

I also got the Hep A/B and Measles (MMR) vaccine. I think those both require two shots a month apart if I recall correctly. I am (hopefully) getting my first jab of the Moderna vaccine today. It will be required to travel.

Jesse777 Contributor

103POSTS

5 years ago

Zeke1 wrote:
Diksha wrote:
Hello everybody,

When living or moving abroad, and in particular in the Philippines, vaccination against certain diseases is often required to enter the country or to avoid risks.

We would like to ask you a few questions to help future expats there.

What is your relationship to vaccines in general?

Did you get vaccinated before moving to the Philippines?
Were these vaccinations compulsory or recommended?

Did you refuse to get any vaccine that was recommended for the Philippines? If so, why?

If you are an expatriate in the Philippines, are you encouraged to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Do you have access to the vaccine and do you plan to get it?

Is this vaccine required for entering the country now?

Many thanks,

Diksha,
大咖福利影院 team

When I came here in 2018 the US State Dept. advised but did not require me to get vacinated against Hep A and B, which i did through the VA.
Philippines does require (as far as I know) to have the covid vacine and they DO require this for domestic air travel.
Upon arrival in country (if you have the proper paperwork) you will be required to submit to a 7 day quarentine and a swab test

no one is requiring covid vaccine for travel and you can't provide a source that say otherwise

you getting confused between covid negative test that is requirement for travel

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Zeke1 Active member

39POSTS

5 years ago

Jesse777 wrote:
Zeke1 wrote:
Diksha wrote:
Hello everybody,

When living or moving abroad, and in particular in the Philippines, vaccination against certain diseases is often required to enter the country or to avoid risks.

We would like to ask you a few questions to help future expats there.

What is your relationship to vaccines in general?

Did you get vaccinated before moving to the Philippines?
Were these vaccinations compulsory or recommended?

Did you refuse to get any vaccine that was recommended for the Philippines? If so, why?

If you are an expatriate in the Philippines, are you encouraged to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Do you have access to the vaccine and do you plan to get it?

Is this vaccine required for entering the country now?

Many thanks,

Diksha,
大咖福利影院 team

When I came here in 2018 the US State Dept. advised but did not require me to get vacinated against Hep A and B, which i did through the VA.
Philippines does require (as far as I know) to have the covid vacine and they DO require this for domestic air travel.
Upon arrival in country (if you have the proper paperwork) you will be required to submit to a 7 day quarentine and a swab test

no one is requiring covid vaccine for travel and you can't provide a source that say otherwise

you getting confused between covid negative test that is requirement for travel

The airlines and not the government are discussing creating a vaccine "passport" to verify that you were vacinated and starting this sometime in March...Not definitive yet though

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pnwcyclist Philippines Expert

1489POSTS

5 years ago

Not to mention being vaccinated against Covid-19 will make travel safer. No way I'm getting on a 10 hour flight without it. First shot down, one to go. And it's looking like a booster against the variants will probably be necessary at some future point. But for those who don't want it, it's up to you - we all make our best risk assessments.

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Jesse777 Contributor

103POSTS

5 years ago

Zeke1 wrote:
Jesse777 wrote:
Zeke1 wrote:

When I came here in 2018 the US State Dept. advised but did not require me to get vacinated against Hep A and B, which i did through the VA.
Philippines does require (as far as I know) to have the covid vacine and they DO require this for domestic air travel.
Upon arrival in country (if you have the proper paperwork) you will be required to submit to a 7 day quarentine and a swab test

no one is requiring covid vaccine for travel and you can't provide a source that say otherwise

you getting confused between covid negative test that is requirement for travel

The airlines and not the government are discussing creating a vaccine "passport" to verify that you were vacinated and starting this sometime in March...Not definitive yet though

"discussing it"

you said it is required at this time which is bulls#it

so if you knew the rest of story why you not say it in your original post and you have to get challenged before you say it?

vaccine only just now get EUA in philippines

what? you work for vaccine company?

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TeeJay4103 Serial expat

637POSTS

5 years ago

"COVID knows no nationality: IATF to craft vaccination policy of foreigners in PH"

Gaz555 New member

7POSTS

5 years ago

#10

Just let the dumb people take, wait 4 to 12聽 months and see what happens, if you take the new experimental vax, don't ever say you regret or beg for help or beg for medical financial help...... cuz there's no body going to be there to
Help you.... Do the research...
Covid19 vax is still in phase 3 trail, trail ends 2023. You are the guinea聽 pig.

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BassMan_720 Contributor

107POSTS

5 years ago

#11

Gaz555 wrote:
Just let the dumb people take, wait 4 to 12聽 months and see what happens, if you take the new experimental vax, don't ever say you regret or beg for help or beg for medical financial help...... cuz there's no body going to be there to
Help you.... Do the research...
Covid19 vax is still in phase 3 trail, trail ends 2023. You are the guinea聽 pig.

Given the choice, I would follow your advice. However, I have not been able to travel for my work in the last 12 months. I will probably need to be vaccinated to be able to travel on occasion and help stop my previously thriving small business going to the wall.聽

Time will tell on the effectiveness of the vaccines and any negative affects. In the time taken for the Vaccine to be available in the Philippines, there might be some statistically valid data to support use of the vaccines. I can't wait until 2023 though so I guess that I'll be one of the guinea pigs when the opportunity arises.

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The Wandering Westie Member

1POSTS

5 years ago

#12

Vaccines aren't presently required for international or domestic flights in the Philippines. My fianc茅e flew Cebu to Manila a week ago and they didn't even require a covid swab test for that domestic flight (the airlines don't impose one but it depends upon your LGU).

Covid swab test was required for her to fly out of the Philippines (P4-5k).

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moonunit0103 Serial expat

303POSTS

5 years ago

#13

Zeke1 wrote:
Diksha wrote:
Hello everybody,

When living or moving abroad, and in particular in the Philippines, vaccination against certain diseases is often required to enter the country or to avoid risks.

We would like to ask you a few questions to help future expats there.

What is your relationship to vaccines in general?

Did you get vaccinated before moving to the Philippines?
Were these vaccinations compulsory or recommended?

Did you refuse to get any vaccine that was recommended for the Philippines? If so, why?

If you are an expatriate in the Philippines, are you encouraged to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Do you have access to the vaccine and do you plan to get it?

Is this vaccine required for entering the country now?

Many thanks,

Diksha,
大咖福利影院 team

When I came here in 2018 the US State Dept. advised but did not require me to get vacinated against Hep A and B, which i did through the VA.
Philippines does require (as far as I know) to have the covid vacine and they DO require this for domestic air travel.
Upon arrival in country (if you have the proper paperwork) you will be required to submit to a 7 day quarentine and a swab test

I just returned from Manila and PAL did not require anything except temperature and signing a form.聽 No PCR test nor proof of a vaccine.

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Zorch New member

3POSTS

5 years ago

#14

I am retired military and in 5 years I鈥檒l be retired from United airlines. My Filipina wife and I would like to visit and possibly retire in Baguio. We will get the vaccines for travel purposes- but my concern is that even when people already had the vaccines, there will still be the burden of wearing masks. Will the Philippines ever return to being a free country? Because if they continue to require people to wear masks, even after they have had the vaccines- it will not be a place I will want to visit. Having people wear masks for a short time is okay; but requiring people to wear masks forever is government oppression and slavery. We love the Philippines, but we love freedom and the ability to breathe more. Please update me on the changes there in the Philippines 馃嚨馃嚟 Thank you

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mugtech ViP

4731POSTS

5 years ago

#15

Who knows how long masks will be required and movement will be restricted.聽 You should know in 4-6 years.聽 You want to live in the Philippines, you need to learn how to wait.

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pnwcyclist Philippines Expert

1489POSTS

5 years ago

#16

The Philippines is a poor country and vaccine rollout is slow. They have vaccinated 1.5M of 100M people so far. To avoid the spread of the virus they only have a few tools available - masks and faceshields are one, and lockdowns are another. At least masks and faceshields allow business to be conducted as opposed to shutting everything down. So contrary to your concept, masks actually provide Freedom. For people to continue life and business somewhat. The new, deadlier and more contagious variants have caused additional problems now and Manila is back into lockdown with rising case counts. I expect masks to be required for some time until hopefully the vaccines can do their job, but it is a race against time with the virus mutating.

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bigpearl ViP

4328POSTS

5 years ago

#17

OMO but until the average man/woman here comes to grips with the reality of what's going on and stops considering themselves safe in their own Barangay (I have nothing to worry about here because I know everyone complex) and smarten up their lacklustre beliefs and listen to AND obey not only WHO directives/advice but the government here, we will be years in turmoil and frustration with of 8 or 10K new cases every day, what are the real numbers with low testing rates? What are the fools thinking?
95% of people here wear masks and face shields when required,,,,,,,,, main roads and malls,,,,,, one block back they are indestructible, nada. The local constabulary need to up their game and issue fines.one ore two blocks back where the people live.

Off topic perhaps but one simply needs to look at the countries and their successful聽 control prior to vaccines, some people listen and abide, others consider themselves indestructible and then some,,,,,,,, oops too late.
Regardless of vaccine roll outs and availability?
The coming of vaccines has led many people into false security, if I get C-19 I will get a vaccine,,,,,,, It don't work like that fool.

This morning my better half advised that we have 25 (from memory) new cases yesterday in our Barangay,,,,,,,,, prior to today the reported cases here were 1 or 2 in 6 months, interlopers all, zero generated in our community,聽 always one or two in the next or distant areas,,,,,,,,,........... Our holiday back to Europe is off the radar, returning to Australia is possible with Quarantine but coming back to our home in the Philippines is a blatant NO. I am somewhat lucky as I returned 12 months ago and have a couple of years up my sleeve with tourist visa extensions, after that?

OMO....... yet again, a vaccine is simply that, a preventative and not a cure after the fact/damage is done. In the interim all people need to pull their head in and focus so we can all go back to a normal life and holidays and do away with masks etc. Time will telling this country.

Cheers, Steve.

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Enzyte Bob ViP

4300POSTS

5 years ago

#18

mugtech wrote:
Who knows how long masks will be required and movement will be restricted.聽 You should know in 4-6 years.聽 You want to live in the Philippines, you need to learn how to wait.

Yes funeral directors are requiring masks & shields on all the deceased and BI clearance of the recently departed.

They don't want hell to be infected with Covid or criminals.

mrrbodaman New member

4POSTS

5 years ago

#19

Finished and done getting the Covid19 vaccine...Will, I still have to quarantine 7 days when I visit the Philippines soon? Will Philippine Health accept the Covid19 vaccine at the airport? I will inquire when I get off the PAL flight not unless someone can Chime in. thank you

pnwcyclist Philippines Expert

1489POSTS

5 years ago

#20

How are you going to visit? Tourist visas are not being issued and parts of the country are under enhanced community quarantine again as Covid cases are rising again with the new more contagious variants.

Zorch New member

3POSTS

5 years ago

#21

I understand that every country is dealing with the Covid situation in their own way. I also know this will be an ongoing situation that will evolve over time. I also see it becoming like the annual flu vaccine that needs to be taken to feel protected. I have never been against the mask wearing when it makes sense. Nevertheless it should still be voluntary and not forced. After enough people had flown through the windshield of a car crash it got to be the sensible practice of wearing a seat belt when driving. Likewise people will wear masks as needed in time.

mrrbodaman New member

4POSTS

5 years ago

#22

Wife lives there philippines

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pnwcyclist Philippines Expert

1489POSTS

5 years ago

#23

mrrbodaman wrote:
Wife lives there philippines

Awesome! Lucky guy.

I do believe you will still need to quarantine, even with vaccine certif, but you may be able to do a home quarantine. Just not sure with new restrictions.

moonunit0103 Serial expat

303POSTS

5 years ago

#24

An OFW friend had both shots in UAE, and when she arrived, she had to quarantine 14 days, then quarantine again in Ormoc.

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Tanduaymatty New member

3POSTS

5 years ago

#25

Don鈥檛 be so harsh Jesse. I bet if available which is now you will get the vaccination. Some people have jobs to support their families. Sitting idle or afraid of the vaccination will not cut it.

coach53 ViP

1564POSTS

5 years ago

#26

Zorch wrote:
I understand that every country is dealing with the Covid situation in their own way. I also know this will be an ongoing situation that will evolve over time. I also see it becoming like the annual flu vaccine that needs to be taken to feel protected. I have never been against the mask wearing when it makes sense. Nevertheless it should still be voluntary and not forced. After enough people had flown through the windshield of a car crash it got to be the sensible practice of wearing a seat belt when driving. Likewise people will wear masks as needed in time.

Definitly NOT volontary when close to other people or where other people go, because common masks are for protecting OTHER people from idiots, who move around spreading virus without using mask when they are spreading!!!聽 That's a reason why the virus spread....

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Hoeming816 New member

3POSTS

5 years ago

#27

Having the vaccine does not gurantee you will not be infected or be a carrier of the virus. I guess Mask is forever a must until the pandemic is officially over.
Philippines is a Free聽 country but all citizens and residents must abide to the laws and rules of this country.聽 Wearing mask is an important measure to prevent the spread of the virus, it has nothing to do with freedom.聽 Im surprised following rule will be an issue for a military veteran.... do you see wearing an uniform a form of oppression and slavery , or it is part of the militraty rule?

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OlivierDeCavite Active member

90POSTS

5 years ago

#28

Zorch wrote:
I understand that every country is dealing with the Covid situation in their own way. I also know this will be an ongoing situation that will evolve over time. I also see it becoming like the annual flu vaccine that needs to be taken to feel protected. I have never been against the mask wearing when it makes sense. Nevertheless it should still be voluntary and not forced. After enough people had flown through the windshield of a car crash it got to be the sensible practice of wearing a seat belt when driving. Likewise people will wear masks as needed in time.

You will be required to get the vaccine each year.
The jab will reduce the human population.
The health passport will include a carbon quota.
You had terrorism now you have pandemic.
Biden is not here to stay.

Zorch New member

3POSTS

5 years ago

#29

Yes I understand that the Philippines is a free country. I also agree that each country is dealing with the Covid situation as best they can. I鈥檒l give you that calling indefinite mask mandates a form of slavery is over stating the practice. Yes masks are helping to decrease the spread of any virus- especially when in close proximity with other people. My real point was not to bring shame to wearing or not wearing masks, but rather to emphasize that it needs to be voluntary. Wearing a military uniform because it鈥檚 required is not remotely the same as a mask mandate. One enters the military knowing and accepting the rules. Covid restrictions are fluid and different everywhere you go. My hope and expectation is that as more people get vaccinated the less emphasis will be on mask mandates. People should wear masks voluntarily as needed using common sense.

coach53 ViP

1564POSTS

5 years ago

#30

Zorch wrote:
My real point was not to bring shame to wearing or not wearing masks, but rather to emphasize that it needs to be voluntary.
...
People should wear masks voluntarily as needed using common sense.

But many people don't use common sence聽聽聽聽 Duterte got angry at so many don't follow the restrictions specialy in Manila.聽
Masks are mainly to protect OTHER people than the user, so definitly NOT volontary.

Zorch wrote:
. My hope and expectation is that as more people get vaccinated the less emphasis will be on mask mandates. .

Don't count on that.聽 Vaccines聽 are not fully protection even without mutations.

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Enzyte Bob ViP

4300POSTS

5 years ago

#31

Mask or no mask, vaccinated or not vaccinated, freedom of choice or mandated. Pick your choice, so your choice may not be my choice, who is right?

If mass testing and vaccinations were free and ready available, it would be easier for everyone to decide.

My wife was talking to friends in Las Vegas yesterday. The demographics of Clark county Nevada (Metro Las Vegas),聽 17 and under (15%)聽 65 and older (16%).

Quite a contrast to Metro Manila

With free testing, free vaccinations all available and stimulus money, things are almost back to normal for seniors in Las Vegas.

After WW II, Korean War and Vietnam War southeast Asia at various times was devastated.

Now in 2021 Japan, Korea and Vietnam have come completely back. What has happened to the Philippines?

So as the rest of the worlds daily life and economies recover, the Philippines will watch them recover, just like in the past, the Philippines will be left in the dust.

manwonder ViP

1904POSTS

5 years ago

#32

Enzyte Bob wrote:
Mask or no mask, vaccinated or not vaccinated, freedom of choice or mandated. Pick your choice, so your choice may not be my choice, who is right?

If mass testing and vaccinations were free and ready available, it would be easier for everyone to decide.

My wife was talking to friends in Las Vegas yesterday. The demographics of Clark county Nevada (Metro Las Vegas),聽 17 and under (15%)聽 65 and older (16%).

Quite a contrast to Metro Manila

With free testing, free vaccinations all available and stimulus money, things are almost back to normal for seniors in Las Vegas.

After WW II, Korean War and Vietnam War southeast Asia at various times was devastated.

Now in 2021 Japan, Korea and Vietnam have come completely back. What has happened to the Philippines?

So as the rest of the worlds daily life and economies recover, the Philippines will watch them recover, just like in the past, the Philippines will be left in the dust.

Time for :
"Eve Of Destruction" by Barry McGuire.

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