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Beware of Whooping Cough! DOH Urges Vaccination as Cases Rise

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Find out why the Department of Health is urging the public to get vaccinated against pertussis as cases soar!

Amid rising pertussis cases, the Department of Health (DOH) is encouraging the public to get their free measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), and tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) vaccines from local health centers. WHO reported 453 cases of whooping cough in the first 10 weeks of 2024, indicating a concerning spike. Quezon City declared a pertussis outbreak due to the contagious respiratory infection's spread. Health departments are intensifying prevention measures against whooping cough and other diseases.

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DOH urges vaccination as measles, pertussis cases rise (Philstar.com)

The DOH urged the public to get their free measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), and tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap) vaccines at their local health ...

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DOH logs 453 cases of whooping cough in first 10 weeks of 2024 (INQUIRER.net)

The Department of Health (DOH) reported a significant increase in pertussis or whooping cough cases during the first 10 weeks of 2024.

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Whooping cough or pertussis outbreak declared in Quezon City (GMA News Online)

Quezon City declared Thursday an outbreak of whooping cough or pertussis following an increase in the cases of the contagious respiratory infection.

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Vaccine interruption, severe weather lead to surge in seasonable ... (sggpnews)

Health departments of provinces and cities were asked on prevention and control enhancement of whooping cough and other infectious diseases.

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DOH urges vaccination as measles, pertussis cases rise (Philippine Star)

The DOH urged the public to get their free measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), and tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap) vaccines at their local health ...

DOH urges vaccination vs. measles, pertussis as cases rise (pna.gov.ph)

MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) is encouraging the public to take part in its immunization campaign against vaccine-preventable diseases as cases of ...

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DOH heightens vaxx campaign against measles, pertussis - Manila ... (manilastandard.net)

Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said a non-selective Outbreak Response Immunization (ORI) strategy for measles and rubella is being implemented in the ...

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City gov't to declare pertussis outbreak in 2 districts (pna.gov.ph)

ILOILO CITY – This city's disaster risk reduction and management council will declare a pertussis outbreak in the districts of Molo and Jaro in Iloilo City ...

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QC declares pertussis outbreak after logging 4 deaths (pna.gov.ph)

MANILA – The Quezon City government has declared an outbreak of pertussis or whooping cough after logging 23 cases and four deaths, mostly infants 22 days ...

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Quezon City mayor declares pertussis outbreak (PhilSTAR Life)

Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by Bordetella pertussis bacteria. It spreads through the air when an infected person ...

QC Mayor declares pertussis outbreak as cases keep rising ... (Business Mirror)

QUEZON City Mayor Joy Belmonte has declared a pertussis outbreak in the city, as cases continue to rise. The City Health Department-Epidemiology and Disease ...

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QC declares pertussis outbreak (The Manila Times)

(UPDATE) THE Quezon City government has declared a pertussis outbreak following the deaths of four infants.

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Quezon City declares 'whooping cough' outbreak (Philstar.com)

The Quezon City government yesterday declared an outbreak of pertussis, commonly known as “whooping cough,” following an upsurge in cases of the respiratory ...

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PERTUSSIS OUTBREAK DECLARED IN QUEZON CITY - Maharlika ... (Maharlika TV)

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, pertussis, or whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by Bordetella ...

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DOH pushes vaccines as measles, pertussis cases go up (INQUIRER.net)

DOH urged parents to have children immunized, noting the growing number of deaths due to diseases like pertussis and measles.

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QC declares pertussis outbreak; 3 dead - Manila Standard (manilastandard.net)

The Department of Health on Thursday urged the public to catch up on their routine vaccinations as cases of pertussis and measles rise in the country and ...

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Pertussis outbreak eyed in Molo, Jaro (Panay News)

A highly contagious respiratory disease, pertussis can be particularly severe among infants and young children. This can be acquired primarily through direct ...

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