Laguna city under state of calamity due to pertussis
LAGUNA – Santa Rosa City in this province has been placed under a state of calamity after it recorded 15 cases of pertussis.
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232,890 vaccinated vs measles in BARMM
MANILA, Philippines — At least 232,890 children aged six months to nine years in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have been vaccinated against measles, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced yesterday.
Women urged: Skip underwear at home
MANILA, Philippines — House Deputy Majority Leader Janette Garin has advised women not to use underwear at home this summer to avoid contracting fungal infections.
DOH: Pertussis cases 20 times higher since January
MANILA, Philippines — The number of pertussis cases nationwide has increased 20-fold this year from 2023, according to the Department of Health.
Measles vaccine drive launched in BARMM
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) is conducting a non-selective immunization program against measles in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to contain an outbreak. Health Undersecretary Eric Tayag said that regardless if a child has received the measles vaccine, he would be vaccinated again.
DOH launches intensified campaign vs measles
MANILA, Philippines — A renewed and intensified vaccination campaign against measles has been launched by the Department of Health.
Bakuna itinulak sa paglobo ng kaso ng tigdas, 'whooping cough' | Pilipino Star Ngayon
MANILA, Philippines — Hinihikayat ngayon ng Department of Health (DOH) ang mga Pilipinong magpabakuna sa biglaang pagtaas ng kaso ng measles (tigdas) at pertussis — bagay na pwedeng ikamatay.
Go to DOH: Ensure accessible medical aid
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Bong Go is urging the Department of Health (DOH) to uphold accessibility of medical aid for indigent patients amid the agency’s increased budget this year.