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‘Eastern Visayas pertussis cases increasing’
The Department of Health (DOH) in Eastern Visayas has confirmed one case of pertussis (whooping cough) and is investigating 30 other suspected cases since January.
Of the 31 cases in Eastern Visayas, 19 were recorded in Leyte, six in Eastern Samar, four in Tacloban City, and two in Southern Leyte.
A significant majority of the suspected cases in the region were not vaccinated against pertussis, underscoring the importance of immunization.
Meanwhile, Bataan has reported one child death due to suspected pertussis along with 20 other cases, 12 of whom were hospitalized.
Baguio City has recorded five confirmed pertussis cases from February 19 to March 27.
Pangasinan has also reported three cases, all of whom have recovered after hospitalization.
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