17th Jul 2023
Category:Health & Wellness
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COVID-19 Booster Shots: Boon or Bust?
The term is getting popular with every passing day: booster shot. They haven’t reached the Philippines quite yet, but the idea is starting to gain traction…
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Coping with the Silent Killer: Mental health crisis amid COVID-19 pandemic
These days we live in a constant state of worry. We’re worried about the counts on news reports; about how many masks we have left;…
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Vaccinated persons get FREE train rides until August 30
Got vax? Vaccinated persons in Metro Manila can get free train rides from August 3 to 20 to promote more vaccinations, as announced by Department…
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Nutrition Month 2021: 10 items to buy online to help you stay in shape
In the here and now, we might all be finding ourselves getting a bit rusty. There aren’t many opportunities to go outside and enjoy the…
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XU Psych calls for responsible reporting on mental health problems, suicide-related deaths
PRESS STATEMENT: Let us help break the stigma surrounding conversations about mental health by emphasizing stories of hope and recovery. Xavier University Department of Psychology…
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Google Doodle reminds public ‘masks are still important’
The letters that form the word ‘Google’ can be seen wearing masks and observing a distance apart from each other. Search engine giant Google highlights…
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VCO helps prevent, reduce COVID-19 mild symptoms
While the Philippines has already begun its vaccine rollout against the deadly, contagious COVID-19 during the first quarter of this year, the country is yet…
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Malacañang urges public to wait for FDA signal on Ivermectin use
Malacañang urged the public on Monday, April 5, to wait for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to act on an application for the use…
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COVID-19 Vaccines In The Philippines: All You Need to Know
Here’s everything you need to know about the different types of COVID-19 vaccines in the Philippines. WHOLE VIRUS VACCINE OR INACTIVATED VACCINE (e.g., Sinovac) The…
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20 million Britons receive first dose of coronavirus vaccine
The UK government announced that they have administered the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine to over 20 million of its residents. Health Secretary Matt…
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Explainer: COVID-19 Variants
In a nutshell, COVID-19 Variants are the result of the virus’ mutations. When the virus infects a person, it picks up, deletes or swaps a…
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PRC begins Phase 2 for Polio, Measles-Rubella Vaccination
In support of the Department of Health’s (DOH) 2021 vaccination program, Chikiting Ligtas, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) started its nationwide measles-rubella and polio supplemental…
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Here’s what you need to know about the COVID-19 Vaccination Program here in the Philippines
Thanks to the technology we have today, the first step in defeating the coronavirus pandemic has nearly been completed and at a record-breaking speed! The…
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Taking Care Of Your Mental Health Amidst A Global Pandemic
All across the globe, families, and communities are required to undergo some form of social distancing, whether that’s a community quarantine or a total lockdown….
