Cases of the highly contagious “ whooping cough ” or pertussis in the country has exceeded the 1,000 mark only three months into 2024, the Department of Health said Tuesday. Latest data by the DOH showed that a total of 1,112 cases have been recorded nationwide from January 1 to March 30, 2024.This was almost 34 times higher than the 32 cases recorded during the same period last year. Fifty-four people have also died this year due to pertussis.
This 5-in-1 vaccine gives protection against pertussis, as well as diphtheria, tetanus, Hepatitis B, and Haemophilus influenzae type B.However, with supplies getting depleted next month, Herbosa has ordered the older DTP vaccine only to fight diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis to prevent gaps while awaiting the three million doses of pentavalent vaccine which are expected to arrive in June.
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