More jabs vs pertussis, measles arriving soon — DOH
The health department said in a statement Monday that it is already distributing 64,400 pentavalent vaccines to curb the spread of pertussis, a highly contagious respiratory infection......»»
New Hampshire health officials urge vaccination as measles cases rise globally
Health officials around the world are sounding the alarm about the increasing cases of measles, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. While.....»»
Identifying Measles Rash Symptoms as Virus Spreads in US – The Daily Guardia
The United States is currently facing a resurgence of measles cases, with 59 new cases reported so far in 2024. This marks an increase from.....»»
– Measles case count rises to 41 across 16 states, CDC reports
At least 41 measles cases have been reported in 16 states in the US since the beginning of the year, sparking concerns about a potential.....»»
WHO sounds alarm over rising measles cases in Western Pacific region
MANILA, March 1 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday expressed alarm over a 255 percent increase in measles cases in 2023 from a year earlier in the Western Pacific Region due to gaps in vaccination coverage, disease surveillance, and travel of people from countries experiencing outbreaks. The UN health agency said the region recorded 5,044 cases in 2023, higher than that in 2021 and 2022 co.....»»
WHO sounds alarm over rising measles cases in Western Pacific region
MANILA, March 1 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday expressed alarm over a 255 percent increase in measles cases in 2023 from a year earlier in the Western Pacific Region due to gaps in vaccination coverage, disease surveillance, and travel of people from countries experiencing outbreaks. The UN health agency said the region recorded 5,044 cases in 2023, higher than that in 2021 and 2022 co.....»»
Measles outbreak reaches Polk County in South Florida
The measles outbreak in Florida has taken a concerning turn with the first confirmed case reported in Polk County. The infected resident, aged between 20.....»»
Michigan reports first measles case since 2019 outbreak: What to know
Michigan health officials have confirmed the state’s first case of measles since the 2019 outbreak, with a child in Oakland County testing positive for the.....»»
Confirmed measles cases at Manatee Bay Elementary in Weston increase to 4
Three Cases of Measles Confirmed at Manatee Bay Elementary School in Weston WESTON, FL – The Manatee Bay Elementary School in Weston has confirmed three.....»»
Can the Staggering Measles Outbreak be Brought Under Control?
Title: Measles Cases Surge Globally, Urgent Action Needed to Combat Outbreaks Date: [Insert Date] Byline: [Your Name], Health Correspondent Word Count: 397 The World Health.....»»
The Daily Guardian: Montgomery County Reports First Confirmed Measles Case Since 2005
Officials Warn of Potential Measles Exposure at One Children’s Plaza Dayton, OH – Health officials are urging individuals who visited the emergency department at One.....»»
Multiple measles outbreaks cause CDC to issue warning
Title: CDC Issues Warning as Measles Cases Surge in Several US States Date: [Enter Date] Source: The Daily Guardian The Centers for Disease Control and.....»»
DOH reminds Filipinos: Drive safe this Holy Week
The DOH noted that the risk of road accidents increases with more people traveling. .....»»
Eastern Visayas logs more pertussis cases
Eastern Visayas has recorded seven confirmed cases of pertussis or whooping cough out of the 17 recorded this week......»»
Negros Occidental logs first pertussis fatality
The province of Negros Occidental recorded its first fatality from pertussis and 11 more confirmed cases as of yesterday......»»
Tayag retiring from DOH on April 15
After 35 years in public service, Department of Health Undersecretary Eric Tayag is retiring from the DOH on April 15......»»
DOH, SPMC raise colorectal cancer awareness
THE Department of Health (DOH) and the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) collaborated to raise awareness about colorectal cancer causes and symptoms during the Kapihan sa Dabaw at SM Ecoland on Monday morning, March 25, 2024......»»
DOH raises Code White Alert for Holy Week
DOH raises Code White Alert for Holy Week.....»»
DOH eyes inclusion of oral health package in Universal Health Care services
DOH eyes inclusion of oral health package in Universal Health Care services.....»»
Makati: Ambulance recall followed DOH guidelines
The recall of an ambulance previously assigned to an enlisted men’s barrio or “embo” barangay complied with conditions stated in the deed of donation executed by the Department of Health (DOH), a Makati City official said yesterday......»»
DOH: Beware of false product endorsements
In an advisory, the DOH said that such endorsements are “fake, misleading, and unauthorized by the department or any of its affiliate organizations.”.....»»