Manila Bulletin
Negros Occidental records 1st pertussis death
A one-month-old infant in Negros Occidental is the first recorded fatality from pertussis in the province.
The baby died while confined at the Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH) prior to the release of official swab test results.
Currently, Negros Occidental has a total of 36 probable cases of pertussis, including five confirmed and five negative cases.
Despite the increase in cases, the provincial health officer stated that the situation is still manageable and not considered an outbreak.
Health officials urge the public to avoid exposing children and infants to crowded places.
The provincial government has allocated funds to purchase 10,000 doses of vaccines for pertussis and diphtheria.
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