DOH, inaasahan pang tataas ang kaso ng pertussis o tuspirina sa bansa
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00:00 After the declaration of the pertussis outbreak in Quezon,
00:05 several places were also reported by the health department that there is an increase in the number of cases.
00:10 The details are in the writing of Rod Laguzar.
00:13 The Department of Health is hoping that the number of cases of pertussis or Tuspirina will increase in the country.
00:22 According to the DOH, the number of cases of pertussis is already at 453 in the first 10 weeks of the current year.
00:29 From this number, only 35 have died again.
00:34 According to Undersecretary Eric Tayag, this is higher than the 23 cases that were recorded at the same time last year.
00:41 Although there are many places here in Metro Manila,
00:46 in the 453 cases, 167 were confirmed,
00:52 38 in the National Capital Region,
00:54 followed by two regions, the Boay Calabar Zone and Central Visayas.
01:02 Almost 10 regions have an increase in the number of cases of pertussis.
01:09 When it comes to the National Capital Region, it is flat or not as high as expected.
01:16 But according to the official, it is being counted as possible to be affected by the pandemic and there will be an update on the current data.
01:23 The City of Quezon declared an outbreak first, followed by two dozen cases in the city,
01:28 of which four were reported dead.
01:31 According to the DOH, the city of Iloilo will soon declare an outbreak.
01:36 In the other part of San Juan City, the local government strengthened the vaccination in the city.
01:41 Along with providing information about pertussis,
01:44 the city of Iloilo also vaccinated the children with initial and booster shots as a protection against it.
01:50 According to San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora,
01:53 two cases of pertussis were reported in the city that have recovered from the disease.
01:57 When it comes to the Metro Manila Council, Zamora will consult with other mayors and the MNBA leadership
02:03 to discuss this in the next meeting.
02:06 What we really have to do is inform the public about this pertussis.
02:10 Even I admitted that in the past few days, I was the only one who found out about this disease.
02:16 That's why it's important to have a massive information campaign in all local government units
02:22 because this is a disease that can be prevented.
02:26 One of the children, Maureen, was vaccinated by her one-year-old.
02:29 We are worried because we are parents and we are young.
02:34 They are more prone to these kinds of diseases.
02:37 That's why when we had the opportunity to have this vaccine or booster, we immediately agreed.
02:44 Because of this, she is more compliant and her worries have been resolved.
02:48 In addition, the LGU called for a vaccination.
02:52 In the DOH, along with the reason for the increase in the number of pertussis cases,
02:56 is the low fully immunized child coverage.
02:59 According to Undersecretary Tayag, it's only 72 percent.
03:02 That's why the DOH is doing catch-up immunization like measles or tigdas.
03:07 And to have a high protection against measles vaccination,
03:10 it should not be less than 90 percent. And to completely remove it, it should not be less than 96 percent.
03:18 Now, the baby is given pertussis as early as six weeks and twice a month apart.
03:27 The vaccine that is used here is Pentavalent 5-in-1.
03:33 Aside from the decrease in vaccination, people have forgotten, got sick, or don't want to get vaccinated for their babies,
03:43 we also have issues with the supply of vaccines.
03:48 That's why the government is now pursuing a vaccine for the health of the patients so that the supply is not limited.
03:55 The DOH's target is to have 95 percent fully immunized child coverage in the country.
04:01 Meanwhile, according to the DOH, there is no mandatory wearing of face masks.
04:05 But the government's advice is to weigh the situation like wearing a face mask
04:09 if you are a senior citizen or you already have a feeling.
04:12 Rod Laguzad for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.