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Go urges public to be vigilant amid rising pertussis cases
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go is urging the public to remain vigilant amid the rising cases of pertussis, also known as "whooping cough."
As of March 9, the Department of Health (DOH) recorded 453 cases of pertussis with 35 deaths.
Quezon City declared a pertussis outbreak on March 21, reporting 23 cases and four deaths, while Bacolod City issued a health alert to prevent its spread.
Go emphasized the importance of voluntary mask-wearing, robust government and community action, and proactive information dissemination.
He also called on local government units (LGUs) to step up vaccination mapping and assure the public of the availability of vaccines and post-exposure prophylaxis.
Pertussis, caused by the Bordetella pertussis bacterium, spreads via respiratory droplets and can lead to serious health issues, including pneumonia, seizures, brain damage, and death, particularly in infants and children.
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Quezon City declared a pertussis outbreak after recording 23 cases and four infant deaths, aged 22 days to 60 days old, from January 1 to March 20, 2024.
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The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded 453 pertussis cases in the first 10 weeks of 2024, a significant surge compared to previous years.
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Former Health Secretary Janette Garin urged the public to take preventive measures, including vaccination, against pertussis due to an ongoing outbreak in Quezon City that has resulted in four infant deaths.
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The Department of Health (DOH) is procuring at least 800,000 vaccine doses, expected to arrive in June through UNICEF, to combat the rising pertussis cases.
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The Department of Health (DOH) has reported 40 child deaths due to pertussis nationwide as of March 16, 2024, marking a significant increase in cases compared to the previous year.
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