In Negros Occidental, A Baby Passes Away Due To Pertussis PERTUSSIS – Health authorities reported the death of a 1-month-old male infant from a community in Negros Occidental who was diagnosed with pertussis, commonly referred to as whooping cough. Pertussis, a highly contagious bacterial illness, triggers severe and uncontrollable coughing spells, often followed by a … Read more
Department of Health (DOH) Anticipates A Shortfall In Pertussis Vaccines PERTUSSIS VACCINES – The Department of Health (DOH) is expecting a shortage in pertussis vaccines. The Department of Health (DOH) anticipates a shortage of pertussis or whooping cough vaccines next month and plans to order additional doses to address the shortfall. Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa … Read more
ILOILO PERTUSSIS OUTBREAK – On March 26, the city government of Iloilo declared to put the entire place under a state of calamity. This decision was made after several cases of pertussis or whopping cough, a highly contagious disease, were confirmed in the city.
A day after the outbreak, Iloilo City is now under state of calamity. ILOILO CITY has been placed under a state of calamity which was declared a day after pertussis outbreak has been announced. The entire city of Iloilo is declared under the state of calamity. This announcement was made a day after the pertussis (whooping … Read more