The City Health Office (CHO) has confirmed that two residents of Davao City have been diagnosed with pertussis. The first case is a four-month-old baby from Agdao, while the second case is a three-month-old baby from Barangay 9-A. The city has not declared an outbreak yet, but precautions are being taken to prevent the spread of the bacteria.
THE City Health Office revealed that there are already two residents of Davao City who are confirmed to have pertussis. Dr. Julinda Acosta, head of the CHO-technical division, said during the ISpeak media forum, on Thursday afternoon, April 4, 2024, at the DepEd Division Office on Quirino Avenue, this city that the first case is a four-month-old baby from Agdao and the second case is a three-month-old baby from Barangay 9-A.
During the onslaught of the Covid-19 pandemic, many patients refused to get their children vaccinated due to fear and vaccine hesitancy, and some have difficulty getting access to it because of the restrictions. Vaccination against pertussis is free for infants as young as six weeks old at any government health clinic. A booster dosage may be administered to children aged one to six. Adults and older children should visit a doctor or health facility for guidance on proper immunization.
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