The Bureau of Corrections, or BuCor, has vaccinated some 400 persons deprived of liberty at the Davao Prison and Penal Farm, or DPFF, in Davao del Norte against pneumonia.

Those vaccinated early this month were PDLs at DPPF's maximum security compound, medium security compound, minimum security compound, and at the Correctional Institution for Women in Mindanao.

Shots for elderly

The BuCor said the vaccinations were conducted by DPPF's Health and Welfare Service Section.

It said the goal of implementing the vaccination program is to improve the health and well-being of the elderly population confined at the DPPF.

The BuCor added that "to ensure the continuity of care and to maximize the long-term benefits of the vaccination, follow-up activities were planned."

Prior to the vaccination campaign, BuCor said that DPPF-HWSS led in the celebration of the "Linggo ng Katandaang Filipino" or Elderly Filipino Week held from 1 to 7 October.

The BuCor said the celebration was in line with Memorandum Circular 34 issued by President Marcos.