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Ex-Health chief calls on public to take precautions vs pertussis

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Former Health Secretary Rep. Janette Garin called on the public to take precautions, including getting vaccinated, amid the pertussis outbreak in Quezon City.

Former Health Secretary and House Deputy Majority Leader Janette Garin on Friday called on the public to take precautions, including getting vaccinated, amid the pertussis outbreak in Quezon City which claimed the lives of four infants.“This is alarming, but we can prevent the spread of this disease through vaccination and observing proper hygiene," Garin said.

Dahil mga bata iyan, hindi nila alam kung saan sila pwedeng mahawa kaya malaki ang responsibilidad ng mga magulang dito para maprotektahan ang kanilang anak sa sakit na ito,” Garin added.Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte confirmed that the city has been experiencing an outbreak of Pertussis, a contagious respiratory disease, and has recorded 23 cases as of March 20.

 

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