DOH to expedite procurement of flu vaccines as flu season continues
by Claudeth Mocon-Ciriaco, https://www.facebook.com/, https://www.facebook.com/BusinessMirror/ · BusinessMirror- Claudeth Mocon-Ciriaco
- October 3, 2024
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The Department of Health (DOH) is expediting the procurement of flu vaccines, reiterating the importance of prevention, including regular hand washing, proper mask-wearing in crowded places, and timely vaccinations.
These practices are vital for reducing infection risk as flu season continues, the DOH said.
Furthermore, the department highlighted the need for early consultation and reporting of cases to prevent potential complications.
“While the nationwide decline in flu-like cases is a positive sign, we must remain proactive. We cannot afford to be complacent. Prevention, early detection, and vaccination are our strongest defenses against this illness. Together, we can protect our families and communities towards our journey to a Bagong Pilipinas kung saan Bawat Buhay Mahalaga,” said Health Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa.
ILI cases
The DOH reported a total of 117,372 Influenza-like Illness (ILI) cases from January 1 to September 14, 2024.
This is 15 percent lower compared to the 137,980 cases recorded during the same period last year.
The DOH emphasized that prevention is needed to sustain this downtrend.
A total of 126 deaths due to ILI were reported from January to September 14, 2024, representing an 11 percent reduction in fatalities compared to the 142 deaths during the same period in 2023.
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Claudeth Mocon-Ciriaco
Claudeth Mocon-Ciriaco is a grant recipient and fellow of 2017 media fellowship program by Probe Media Foundation Inc. She is a graduate of Bachelor of Mass Communication from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM). After graduating in 2000 she immediately worked as a newspaper correspondent for Today Newspaper until 2005. Within those five years in Today Newspaper, she was assigned to cover the Eastern Police and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), Rizal Province, and the Departments of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and Tourism (DOT). In October of 2005, she became a correspondent for the Philippine Business Daily Mirror Publishing, Inc. She covers Health, Education, MMDA, the local government units in the eastern and southern portions of the metropolis, and Rizal Province.
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