The employees of Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) central office in Diliman, Quezon City received their 2nd dose of vaccination against coronavirus-2019 (Covid-19) today, Friday, June 25, 2021, to complete the required doses of Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine for full protection against the contagious and deadly disease.

DAR Secretary Brother John Castriciones said the vaccination would provide the employees’ peace of mind from contracting the deadly disease and that they could now work more efficiently to serve the public.

“However, I would like to remind them that they are not totally immune from the disease. The vaccine protects them from getting seriously ill, which could lead to death,” Brother John said.

The Secretary asserted that the inoculated personnel should still follow the government’s guidelines to practice social distancing, wearing of face masks, and frequent washing of their hands, not only to protect themselves but also their loved ones and people they mingle with.

The 1st dosage of the vaccine was administered last May 28, 2021, held at the DAR gymnasium.

Clarhese Reyes, one of the DAR employees who received the 1st shot, said that after the 1st vaccination, she was already looking forward to getting the 2nd jab and be fully protected from the virus.

“Part of my job is to liaise with other personnel, where I cannot avoid face-to face interaction. Though I practice all the precautionary measures to avoid the disease, I am still anxious dealing with other employees. But after the complete vaccination, I am sure that my worries would be lessened” she said.

Dra. Maria Concepcion Cabildo, Head of DAR’s Medical Unit, said those who receive the vaccination may have some adverse effects, which are normal after receiving the vaccine.

“The employees can consult doctors for advice if symptoms persist for a few days,” Cabildo said.

Tumanggap na ng pangalawang bakuna laban sa coronavirus-2019 (Covid-19) ang mga empleyado ng Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) sa central office sa Diliman, Quezon City ngayong Biyernes, Hunyo 25, 2021 upang makumpleto ang kinakailangang doses ng Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine upang maprotektahan sila ng husto laban sa nakahahawa at nakamamatay na sakit.

Ayon kay DAR Secretary Brother John Castriciones ang bakuna ay magbibigay sa mga empleyado ng payapang pag-iisip laban sa takot nilang magkaroon ng nakamamatay na sakit at mas epektibo na silang makapagbibigay serbisyo sa publiko.

“Subalit gusto kong ipaalala sa kanila na maaring kapitan pa rin sila ng sakit. Ang bakuna ay magbibigay proteksyon sa kanila mula sa delikadong epekto ng sakit na maaring magdulot ng kamatayan,” ani Brother John

Binigyang diin ng Kalihim na ang mga nabakunahan na ay kailangan pa ring sumunod sa utos ng pamahalaan na sundin ang social distancing, pagsusuot ng face masks at ang palagiang paghuhugas ng kamay, hindi lamang upang maproteksyunan nila ang kanilang sarili kundi pati na rin ang kanilang mga minamahal sa buhay at mga taong nasa paligid nila

Isinagawa ang unang dosage ng bakuna noong nakaraang Mayo 28, 2021, sa DAR gymnasium.

Ani Clarhese Reyes, empleyado ng DAR na nakatanggap na ng unang bakuna, matapos niyang tanggapin ang unang bakuna ay inaasahan na niya ang pangalawang bakuna upang mas magkaroon siya ng proteksyon mula sa virus.

“Bahagi ng aking trabaho ay makipag-ugnayan sa iba’t-ibang kawani kung saan nakikipagusap ako sa kanila ng harapan. Kahit na nag-iingat ako, nag-aalala pa rin ako sa tuwing nakikiharap ako sa mga tao. Pagkatapos ng pangalawang bakuna, sigurado ako na mababawasan ng husto ang aking takot,” aniya.

Ayon naman kay Dra. Maria Concepcion Cabildo, Head ng DAR Medical Unit, ang mga nabakunahan ay maaring makaramdam ng masamang epekto na normal lamang sa mga nabakunahan.

“Kung hindi pa rin naaalis ang sintomas ng ilang araw, maaring kumonsulta sa mga doktor upang humingi ng payo,” ani Cabildo.