THE Department of Health has urged parents to have their children vaccinated, as it expressed concern over the increase in the number of deaths due to vaccine-preventable diseases, particularly pertussis or whooping cough and measles.In a statement, Health Secretary Ted Herbosa said vaccines to prevent these pertussis and measles are free of charge if availed in local health centers.
Pertussis is a highly contagious bacterial respiratory infection that causes influenza-like symptoms like mild fever, cough and colds..“Ang Pertussis o Whooping Cough ay nagdudulot ng matinis at ipit na paghinga matapos ang pag-ubo. Ang bata ay maaaring makaranas ng apnea o pagtigil sa paghinga, pagkahirap sa paghinga, at pagsusuka,” the DOH said..A person with pertussis can infect 18 more individuals, including children. Immunization against pertussis can prevent respiratory complications.
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