CITY OF MALOLOS — Two cases of pertussis, otherwise known as whooping cough, have been detected in Bulacan, the Provincial Public Affairs Office of Bulacan reported.

It said the two cases of pertussis were monitored in the City of San Jose Del Monte and in the City of Meycauayan.

As these developed, Bulacan Gov. Daniel Fernando has given a directive to the Provincial Health Office – Public Health to actively search for other cases and identify children with incomplete vaccinations or those who have missed vaccinations; with efforts including active case finding, specimen collection, and continuous vaccination between borders of City of Meycauayan and City of San Jose Del Monte and neighboring areas such as Quezon City.

The governor noted that there is a vaccine available against pertussis that are given in three dosages starting for children aged 1 ½ months then 2 ½ months and finally at 3 ½ months old.

“Ang bakunang ito ay pandaigdigan nang ginagamit, subok na ligtas at epektibo. Ito po ay libre kung kaya’t agad na pong pumunta sa pinakamalapit na health center para pabakunahan ang inyong mga anak,” he added.

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