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Iloilo City takes action to combat pertussis through selective immunization

iloilo city takes action to combat pertussis through selective immunization

Anceno added that selective immunization is implemented in barangays San Jose in Arevalo District; Benedicto, Taytay Zone 2, and MV Hechanova in Jaro; Molo Boulevard, Calumpang, San Juan, and North Baluarte in Molo; and Oñate de Leon in Mandurriao.

The CHO targets to immunize 30,836 children ranging from zero to 59 months old.

Anceno said children six weeks to 12 months should have three doses of the pentavalent vaccine and are already covered under the routine immunization with vaccines from the Department of Health.

The target 12-month-old up to 59-month-old children is to have one dose of the pentavalent. Women in their last trimester of pregnancy will also be provided with diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis booster (TDAP).



The city health office, she said, has purchased the TDAP, and once it is available, it will be administered to the target pregnant women.

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