THE DEPARTMENT of Health-Western Visayas (DoH-6) has urged parents to remain confident in submitting their children to the routine immunization program in health centers and schools amid the fiasco on the dengue vaccination program. Dr. Reynilyn D. Reyes, head of the DoH-6 family, health and nutrition cluster, said while Western Visayas did not serve as a pilot area for the national school-based immunization program using Dengvaxia, there could be an impact in terms of hesitation among parents to participate in the government’s other programs. At the same time, Ms. Reyes said they will be will assisting in the monitoring of children who were immunized with Dengvaxia. The Dengvaxia pilot areas were Central Luzon, Calabarzon, and the National Capital Region, and was later expanded in parts of Central Visayas. The Philippine Pediatric Society, Inc. — Iloilo Chapter will gather on Dec. 19 in Iloilo City for a meeting about Dengvaxia. — Louine Hope U. Conserva

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