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The City Health Office urges parents of children who have not yet received the Pentavalent vaccine to take advantage of the vaccine services available at healthcare centers .Dr. Julinda Acosta, chief of the CHO technical division, announced during the ISpeak media forum on Thursday, October 3, 2024, that 24,367 vials of the Pentavalent vaccine from the Department of Health have arrived, allowing them to administer the vaccine to children who missed their doses.
The CHO also expectes another bulk delivery of Pentavalent vaccines from the DOH to supplement the first batch.According to the World Health Organization , the Pentavalent vaccine protects against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, Hib, and hepatitis B, significantly reducing health risks for vaccinated children.Previously, Acosta disclosed on September 18 that the city had been waiting for vaccine deliveries from the DOH due to a shortage that began in June 2024.
CHO Urges Parents Of Children Who Have Not Yet Received Pentavalent Vaccine To Take Advantage Of The Vaccine Services Available Healthcare Centers Department Of Health DOH
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