Senate Blue Ribbon committee chairman Senator Richard J. Gordon wants a comprehensive list made of all the people administered with the dengue vaccine Dengvaxia to see if they develop symptoms of the mosquito-borne disease or adverse reactions to the controversial drug.
Gordon said Wednesday the departments of Health, Education, and Local Government should work together to submit this list to the Senate.
The list, he said, should indicate the date of birth of each person inoculated, the number of shots received, and the dates and venue of vaccination.
It should also show whether or not there was any reason for discontinuance or any adverse reaction known by the vaccination team, the senator added.
“The health of the people is paramount, hence we have to take all measures to ensure the health and safety of the people who were inoculated,” he said.
The Blue Ribbon committee set its fourth hearing on the issue on Monday, Jan. 22.
The issues of the undue haste of procuring the vaccines and the accountability of the Office of the President, the DOH, the Food and Drug Administration, the Department of Budget and Management, and other agencies that may be involved will be tackled in the hearing.
“While certain groups may already have filed charges in court, the duty of Congress to propose recommendations in aid of legislation, particularly on the undue haste of procuring the vaccines, remains to be in place. It is Congress’ duty to make people aware of these issues,” Gordon pointed out.