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21 pertussis cases recorded in 4 Bicol provinces
As of April 7, 2024, the DOH-Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) in Bicol has recorded 21 cases of pertussis, including one death.
Out of the total cases, six are laboratory-confirmed and 15 are clinical.
Albay reported six cases, Camarines Sur had nine, Sorsogon had five, and Masbate had one, with the fatality occurring in Masbate City.
Catanduanes and Camarines Norte have no recorded cases.
The infected individuals ranged in age from one month to 34 years old, with a median age of five months.
Seven cases were male and 14 were female.
The six cases in Albay are children, with ages ranging from 2 months to 9 years old, and are now in the recovery stage.
DOH-Bicol is continuously monitoring pertussis cases and providing prophylaxis for close contacts.
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