DOH Warns Public Of Coughs, Cold During Cold Season DOH – The Department of Health (DOH) reminded the public to stay vigilant of frequent coughs and colds during cold season or “ber” months. According to ABS-CBN, the health department elaborated that there will be a high trend in ailment cases such as coughs, colds, hiccups, … Read more
Maritoni Fernandez Receive Dengvaxia Shot in Thailand MARITONI FERNANDEZ – Actress Maritoni Fernandez went to Bangkok, Thailand to receive the anti-dengue vaccine Dengvaxia. The Dengvaxia vaccine was manufactured by the French pharmaceutical group Sanofi Pasteur. The manufacturer found out that their vaccine may trigger more severe symptoms if its injected to people who never contracted … Read more
DepEd Works With Partner Agencies To Hold Event On Rabies Education DEPED – The Department of Education announced that it will work with partner agencies to hold an event for rabies education. According to Manila Bulletin, this is in celebration of the 2019 World Rabies Day and to raise awareness and prevention of rabies, especially … Read more
DOH: Cases Diphtheria Slightly Increases Yet No Declaration Of Outbreak DOH – The Department on Health (DOH) recently said that the number of cases of diphtheria slightly increased but there is no outbreak yet. The health department earlier said that cases of diphtheria have emerged in certain regions, including Cordillera Administrative Region. Diphtheria is an … Read more
DOH: Diphtheria Also Emerged In Parts Of Philippines DOH – The Department of Health recently announced that diphtheria and other infectious diseases have emerged in parts of the Philippines. According to CNN, the health department said that cases of diphtheria, an infection affecting the nose and throat, were reported in regions, including the Cordillera Administrative … Read more
DOH Urges Public To Prepare Pork Thoroughly Due To Swine Fever DOH – The Department of Health (DOH) recently urged the public to prepare and cook pork thoroughly in order to avoid the African Swine Fever. A report from GMA News states that the health agency confirmed the arrival of the African Swine Fever to … Read more
Child in Davao City Died of Meningococcemia – DOH DOH – The Department of Health confirmed that a child in Davao City died of the contagious disease, meningococcemia. One of the most serious health conditions that need a very strict medical attention is meningococcemia. It is an infection caused by a virus targeting the membranes … Read more
DOH To Initiate Polio Vaccination In Capital, Regions III And IV-A DOH – The Department of Health (DOH) recently said that they will initiate a polio vaccine program in the capital and regions III and IV-A. The agency previously urged the parents to vaccinate their children, especially those who are under a year old. The … Read more
CHR Expressed Concern On The Increase In Number Of Dengue Cases CHR – The rapid increase in number of cases in dengue amid the ongoing national epidemic alarmed the Comission on Human Rights (CHR). It was previously reported that on July, the DOH declared a nationwide dengue alert due to the rapid increase of the … Read more
DOH Urges Parents To Have Their Kids Vaccinated Against Polio DOH – The Department of Health (DOH) encouraged parents to vaccinate their children in order to fight against poliovirus. According to Inquirer, Philippines is now in danger of being polio-free for 19 years because fewer children are getting vaccinated. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said … Read more