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DOH on pertussis outbreaks: No need to worry, but stay vigilant

DOH on pertussis outbreaks: No need to worry, but stay vigilant

Arra Perez,

ABS-CBN News

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MANILA — An official from the Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday assured there is nothing to worry about the declaration of pertussis outbreaks of some LGUs amid the rise in cases.

DOH Asec. Albert Domingo explained that an outbreak is declared when cases rise to an unusual number compared to what is normal, but it does not mean that the situation is beyond control.

"Ang pagdeklara ng outbreak ay isang signal para sa ating mga kababayan na maging alerto," he told ABS-CBN News.

(The declaration of an outbreak is a signal for citizens to stay alert.) 

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"Hindi kailangang mabahala, ngunit dapat maalerto," he added.

(We don't need to worry, but we need to stay alert.)

The official said that pertussis is "very far from COVID".  He said the disease has been known since the 16th century, and the first vaccines against it came out in the early 1900s. 

He also said the vaccine for pertussis is "extremely safe" and is pentavalent, meaning it also protects against pertussis and 4 other diseases--diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis B, and Haemophilus influenzae type B, Domingo said.

Pregnant women however are advised to ask their doctors for the appropriate vaccine.

The Health Department said it is also doing its best to secure pertussis vaccines at the earliest time possible, as DOH Undersecretary  Eric Tayag announced a June arrival for the 1 million of 3 million ordered vaccines. 

"Pero hindi kami nangangako ng oras kasi sabi nga namin, it's better to see it delivered and ia-announce namin, kesa mangako kami tapos later hindi maka-fulfill e maraming magtatampo," Domingo said.

(But we cannot assure a time. For us, it's better to see it delivered and then announce it, rather than make a promise that would later be unfulfilled and many will resent us for it.)

He added that there are 64,400 vaccine doses available and distributed to different regions nationwide.

The official also reiterated tips to prevent pertussis, which revolve around vaccination and respiratory hygiene.

Those 18 years old and below, especially those 5 and under should be vaccinated.

"Maliban sa pagbabakuna, tayo ay dapat gumagawa ng tinatawag na respiratory hygiene. Hindi bago ito, ito rin iyong ginagawa natin dati," he added.  

(Aside from vaccination, we should also practice respiratory hygiene--which is not new.)

This means not coughing or sneezing anywhere, regularly washing hands with soap and water, or using alcohol if soap and water are not available. 

 

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Jhon Dave Cusipag,

ABS-CBN News

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Libo-libong deboto ng batang Hesus ang nagtipon-tipon sa paligid ng Archdiocesan Shrine of Santo Niño sa Tondo, Maynila, ala-sais pa lamang ng umaga nitong Sabado, Enero 18.

Karamihan sa kanila ay mga grupo na lalahok sa prusisyon ng Lakbayaw na isinasagawa tuwing bisperas ng kapistahan ng Santo Niño de Tondo.

Hango ang salitang Lakbayaw sa “Lakbay” at “Sayaw” kung saan ipinapakita ng mga deboto ang kanilang debosyon at bigyang-pugay ang Santo Niño sa pamamagitan ng pagsasayaw.

Isa na riyan ang aerobics group na kinabibilangan ni Jossy Salazar na taon-taon nang sumasama sa Lakbayaw.

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“Panata namin ito…siguro 20 years na kaming sumasama sa Lakbayaw,” ani Salazar.

Pagsapit ng alas-siyete ng umaga, inilabas sa simbahan ng Tondo ang imahen ng Santo Niño matapos ang Misa ng Bisperas. Hudyat din ito ng pagsisimula ng prusisyon.

Mapabata o matanda, hataw kung hataw sa pag-indak sa saliw ng musika dala ang kahilingan at pasasalamat para sa batang Hesus.

Kumpletong pamilya at maayos na kalusugan ang ipinagpapasalamat ngayong Lakbayaw ni Julieth Barcelona, 32, na nagsimulang maging deboto noong 2020.


Julieth Barcelena, 32Nagpapasalamat naman sa biyayang natatanggap ang 59-anyos na si Fely Fugaban.

"Nagpapasalamat kami kasi araw-araw niya kaming ginagabayan, inilalayo sa anumang masamang impluwensya,” dagdag pa ni Fugaban.

Bukod sa sayaw at makukulay na kasuotan ng mga deboto, bumida rin sa prusisyon ang mga replica ng Santo Niño na may sari-saring gayak at nakasakay sa karosang may iba-ibang palamuti.



Slide show descriptions: Iprinusisyon ng mga deboto ang kani-kanilang replica ng Santo Niño sa Tondo, Maynila ngayong Sabado, Enero 18.


Mula Ylaya Street, inikot ng mga deboto ang ilang mga kalsada hanggang sa makarating ito sa L. Chacon Street, huling ruta ng prusisyon.

Nakabalik ang imahen ng Santo Niño sa simbahan ng Tondo mula Lakbayaw bago mag-tanghali.

Magkakaroon ng maringal na prusisyon sa araw ng dakilang kapistahan ng Santo Niño de Tondo sa Linggo, Enero 19, sa ganap na alas-4 ng umaga.

Pinalalahanan ng simbahan ang mga deboto na maari nilang dalhin ang kanilang replica ngunit huwag itong isakay sa multicab, pedicab o anumang sasakyan.

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