One more city in Philippines declares pertussis outbreak
MANILA, March 25 (Xinhua) -- The government of Iloilo, a city in central Philippines, on Monday declared an outbreak of pertussis after it confirmed seven out of 15 reported cases, the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said. Iloilo is the third city to declare an outbreak of pertussis, or whopping cough, after Quezon and Pasig, two cities in the capital region, announced last week that they hav.....»»
‘No surge in pertussis hospital admissions’
There was only a slight uptick in hospital admissions due to pertussis despite the reported increase in cases in the country, the Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines Inc. reported yesterday......»»
Measles, pertussis cases drop
Cases of measles-rubella (MR) and pertussis in the country have been declining. .....»»
Negros Occidental sets catch-up vaccination to fight pertussis
Negros Occidental sets catch-up vaccination to fight pertussis.....»»
Negros Occidental reports 64 confirmed pertussis cases
Negros Occidental reports 64 confirmed pertussis cases.....»»
Philippines grapples with measles, pertussis outbreaks: UNICEF
MANILA, April 25 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines is experiencing measles outbreaks in the southern region, pertussis outbreaks in parts of Luzon and Visayas in the central region, and nearly 70 percent of the country's provinces and cities are at high risk of polio, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has said. "All three are highly infectious diseases for children," the U.N. agency said in a recent press re.....»»
Measles, pertussis outbreaks stress need for improved vaccination — UNICEF
The ongoing measles and pertussis outbreaks serve as a "wake-up call" for the Philippines to improve its vaccination program, the United Nations Children's Fund said......»»
Central Luzon pertussis cases continue to rise
Eighty-six cases of pertussis or whooping cough have been recorded in Central Luzon as of April 13, according to the Department of Health regional office......»»
3 ka kaso sa pertussis sa Bacolod naalim na
3 ka kaso sa pertussis sa Bacolod naalim na.....»»
Infectious pertussis disease rising in Philippines with 54 deaths
MANILA, April 9 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday said that the contagious bacterial disease called pertussis continues to spread in the country, noting that 54 children have died from the respiratory disease. From Jan. 1 to March 30, the DOH tallied 1,112 cases, or "almost 34 times that of the same period last year," with 54 deaths. "All 54 deaths are less than 5 years old," DOH.....»»
DOH secures 3 million vaccines vs pertussis
The Department of Health has secured around three million doses of vaccines against pertussis......»»
DOH orders boosts in antibiotics to fight pertussis
“I’ve asked to buy antibiotics to stock up in hospitals so when a child contracts pertussis, they can be treated and not die,” Herbosa said in Filipino. .....»»
Ilocos Norte health chief: Avail of free vax vs pertussis
Ilocos Norte health chief: Avail of free vax vs pertussis.....»»
DOH records over 1,000 pertussis cases in Q1
Cases of pertussis or whooping cough continue to increase with over 1,000 infections recorded since January, according to the Department of Health......»»
DOH expecting shortage on pertussis vaccines
A shortage of pertussis or whooping cough vaccines is expected next month and an order for additional doses will be placed, according to the Department of Health......»»
DOH expecting shortage on pertussis vaccines
A shortage of pertussis or whooping cough vaccines is expected next month and an order for additional doses will be placed, according to the Department of Health......»»
‘Eastern Visayas pertussis cases increasing’
Cases of pertussis or ”whooping cough” have been increasing in Eastern Visayas......»»
DOH: Pertussis cases continue to rise
Despite intensified immunization, pertussis or whooping cough cases nationwide continue to increase, according to the Department of Health......»»
Pertussis cases up in Quezon, Negros Occidental
Rising cases of pertussis or ”whooping cough” have been recorded in Quezon province and Negros Occidental......»»
Vaccination for Negrense kids urged to prevent pertussis
Vaccination for Negrense kids urged to prevent pertussis.....»»
Editoryal: Mag-amping sa pertussis ning Semana Santa
Editoryal: Mag-amping sa pertussis ning Semana Santa.....»»