Watsons, a leading health, wellness, and beauty retailer, emphasized the importance of vaccination with a fresh approach. Rather than a serious discussion, Watsons partnered with the popular improv group Spit Manila to host an engaging vaccination awareness event titled “As A Matter of Vaxx: Get Your Vaccine Facts Straight.”
The medical experts with Watsons Philippines’ Customer Director Jared de Guzman (second from right) and SAVP for Marketing, PR and Sustainability Sharon Decapia (rightmost).
The event took place at the Carlos P. Romulo Theater in RCBC Plaza.
The discussion centers on the crucial role of vaccines in preventing diseases and maintaining public health.
“Vaccinations are a crucial line of defense against outbreaks. Getting vaccinated is a simple, safe, and effective way to protect yourself, your loved ones, and the community. This is the message we wanted to drive home with this initiative,” said Watsons Philippines Customer Director Jared de Guzman.
Dr. Winston Kilimanjaro Tiwaquen, Dr. Cristina Alberto, Dr. Minette Rosario, Dr. Nicole Anne Buenavista and Dr. Gilinezabel de la Fuente form the panel of experts at ‘As A Matter of Vaxx: Get Your Vaccine Facts Straight’ event by Watsons.
The program kicked off with a panel discussion featuring esteemed medical experts who shared their insights on the crucial role of vaccines in preventing diseases and maintaining public health.
Spit Manila and special guest, actress and comedian Rufa Mae Quinto, use interactive skits, fun segments, and audience participation to discuss vaccination. PHOTOS FROM WATSONS PHILIPPINES
The panel included Dr. Minette Claire Rosario, chairman of the Adult Immunization Committee (2019 to 2023) of the Philippine Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases; Dr. Cristina Alberto, board member of the Philippine Vaccination Foundation; Dr. Gilinezabel de la Fuente of the Community Pediatrics Society of the Philippines; and Dr. Nicole Anne Buenavista, board of trustee of the Philippine Digital Medicine Society.
The experts provided valuable information on the benefits of vaccines, addressing common misconceptions and myths surrounding immunization. They emphasized that vaccines help in creating a healthier community as they are safe, effective, and necessary to protect against illnesses such as flu, pneumonia, HPV, shingles, and hepatitis B. By debunking misinformation and presenting accurate facts, the doctors aimed to equip the audience with a better understanding of why vaccines are a vital component of public health.
Medical content creator Dr. Kilimanjaro Tiwaquen, popularly known as Doc Kilimanguru, facilitated the discussion. Brand partners from GlaxoSmithKline, Merck Sharpe & Dohme, Exeltis, Pfizer, and Unilab were present to support the event.
Following the insightful discussion, Spit Manila brought a dynamic and engaging approach to the topic of vaccination.
Through interactive skits, fun segments, and audience participation. The improv group made the serious topic of vaccination more relatable, ensuring attendees absorbed the key messages in an engaging and enjoyable way. Actress and comedian Rufa Mae Quinto also graced the event and joined the group’s performance.
“We hope that by bringing medical experts and engaging acts from Spit Manila together, we can encourage more people to get vaccinated and help dispel common misconceptions and myths surrounding immunization,” de Guzman finally noted.
Check the vaccination schedule and book appointment online at https://os.watsons.com.ph/VASS_UI/AppointmentBooking. Customers can also inquire via Watsons’ official Facebook Messenger and book appointments at select Watsons stores, with options available for walk-ins. Available vaccines include 2024 Flu, Pneumonia 13, Pneumonia 23, HPV4, Shingles, and Hepatitis B.
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