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Fewer kids getting polio shots, says DOH

August 18, 2019 admin DoH, francisco duque iii, Headlines, immunization, Latest News Stories, Nation, opv, oral polio vaccine, polio shots, Vaccination

Credit to Author: besguerra| Date: Sun, 18 Aug 2019 23:23:15 +0000

Health secretary reiterates warning against firecrackers

The Department of Health (DOH) has reminded parents to complete the vaccination of their children, particularly against poliovirus, as the Philippines is in danger of losing its 19-year-old polio-free status due to the recent drop in oral polio vaccine (OPV) coverage. “Complete vaccination is the best preventive measure against polio. All children under 1 year […]

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