Over the past year, the Philippines witnessed a staggering 45 percent surge in cases of influenza-like illnesses (ILI), indicating a notable uptick in respiratory diseases. This poses a significant threat, especially among senior citizens who are more susceptible to heart attacks and pneumonia once contracting the flu virus. Compounding this…
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MANILA The national government must allocate higher budget for free vaccination of all senior citizens, a health expert said Tuesday. Philippine College of Physicians President Rontgene Solante said in a media forum in Manila that free vaccines for the elderly must not be limited to influenza or pneumonia shots. “It is…
THE unsettling reality of dengue is imminent in the Philippines this 2024, posing a significant challenge to public health authorities and communities alike. Fewer storms may be experienced in the country, with the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration hinting that only 13 to 19 tropical cyclones could hit…