Still unprotected against polio? Hospitals and clinics are offering polio vaccine to ensure that patients are protected against the disease. Find out how much it costs to get a polio shot.
Price of Polio Vaccine
The polio vaccine price in the Philippines starts from Php 300 to Php 1,200 or more which may include the professional fees. Most hospitals and doctors will recommend the vaccine to be given to babies when they reach a certain age.
See: Vaccine Price List
The actual cost of the vaccine will depend on where you will have it and the number of shots necessary. Usually, it will only require a single dose or shot. There is also an option to get oral polio vaccine as recommended by your doctor.
As of the moment, the DOH also has several programs with regards to affordable polio vaccine. You may inquire from your LGU about the service.
Hospitals For Polio Vaccine
Almost all hospitals, private and government, have available polio vaccines. Simply request for the schedule and the price before you go. On the other hand, even diagnostic centers offer this vaccine at a good price.
Read: Hospitals List Directory
Asian Hospital and Medical Center
Capitol Medical Center
De Los Santos Medical Center
FEU Hospital NRMF
Fe Del Mundo Medical Center
St. Luke’s Medical Center
Philippine Children’s Medical Center
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
Marikina Valley Medical Center
Perpetual Help Medical Center
World Citi Medical Center
The Medical City
Government Hospitals
Hospitals from the public sector may offer programs on vaccination against polio. You should coordinate with your local health center or city health department about this service. Government hospitals with polio vaccine may include:
PGH
East Avenue Medical Center
Philippine Children’s Hospital
Polio Vaccine for Adults
Even adults may benefit from a polio vaccine. You may inquire from the nearest hospital in your area. The price of polio vaccine for adults may start from Php 500 per shot.
Fee Polio Vaccines
As a public service, some hospitals are offering free polio vaccines. They are given especially to those age 0 to 5 years old. Note that the free vaccination service may not be provided regularly. You should first inquire from the hospitals whether they have a new schedule for such service.
Discounts and Promos
Some LGUs may even provide the oral polio vaccine for free. However, patients may opt to get it from their personal or family doctors. In this case, you may also use your personal discount privileges.
Some of them may include senior citizen ID, HMO or health card and other hospital discounts.
Vaccine Package
In most hospitals, vaccination services are available for babies. This is especially important for newborns. You may ask your pedia about the most common vaccines suitable for your child.
More: Newborn Screening Price Rates
References: DOH
Last Updated on August 9, 2023 by Medical Pinas
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