Alay Buhay echoes the Philippine College of Physicians' (PCP) call for Filipinos to get vaccinated against pertussis vaccine, also known as whooping cough. With rising cases in Calabarzon, National Capital Region (NCR), Western Visayas, Mimaropa, and Central Visayas, it highlights its importance, especially for infants, older children, and adults.
The PCP has expressed deep concern over the surge in pertussis cases, particularly among unvaccinated children. You can find more details about this surge and the importance of vaccination in a recent Inquirer article here.
Pertussis vaccines are highly effective:
Reduce disease incidence by over 92%
Lower mortality rates by 97%
Lessen symptom severity in those who contract it
Protects you and those around you, especially vulnerable individuals
Let's prevent pertussis!
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