Dr. Jaime Bernadas, DOH-7 regional director, said while they have not identified the person who carries the poliovirus and whose excretion made its way to Butuanon River, the spread of the virus to other individuals is still possible.
Bernadas said they are still in active surveillance to locate the possible source of the poliovirus in the areas where Butuanon River traverses.The Mandaue City Health Office has already launched a mass polio vaccination drive to locate defaulters or those who have not completed their three dosages of polio vaccines.
Bernadas appealed to the parents to submit their children for vaccination as vaccines have proven effective in preventing poliovirus infection and other viral diseases like measles.Awhagon nato ang mga ginikanan nga kung naa tay schedule sa bakuna sa mga barangay moadto ta didto aron atong kabataan mahatagan sa mga bakuna,” Bernadas said.
Bernadas reminded the public that aside from being deadly, poliovirus infection leaves its victims with residual disability. Acute Flaccid Paralysis , a condition characterized by weakened muscle tone among children, is one of the indicators of possible poliovirus infection./elbThe comments uploaded on this site do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of management and owner of Cebudailynews. We reserve the right to exclude comments that we deem to be inconsistent with our editorial standards.
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