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DOH chief: Measles epidemic in Metro Manila unlikely
abs-cbnNEWS.com | 02/20/2010 11:59 AM
MANILA, Philippines - Health Secretary Esperanza Cabral on Saturday said they are not expecting the measles outbreak in some parts of Metro Manila to development into an epidemic.
"There will be isolated outbreaks. We hope to contain them. We don't expect epidemic," Cabral said in an interview with ANC.
She said that a measles epidemic was unlikely because of the "high rate of immunization of children" in Metro Manila.
Cabral added that free vaccination for measles are highly available even in rural health centers.
The Department of Health said that a total of 570 measles cases around the country have been recorded since January 1 up to this month.
It said that measles outbreaks have been declared in some part of Metro Manila. Among these areas is Tondo district in Manila City.
Cabral advised the public to limit exposure to the sun to avoid heat-related illnesses, including measles.
She said measles patients should seek professional medical attention and refrain from self-medication. -- Report from ANC
DOH chief: Measles epidemic in Metro Manila unlikely
abs-cbnNEWS.com | 02/20/2010 11:59 AM
MANILA, Philippines - Health Secretary Esperanza Cabral on Saturday said they are not expecting the measles outbreak in some parts of Metro Manila to development into an epidemic.
"There will be isolated outbreaks. We hope to contain them. We don't expect epidemic," Cabral said in an interview with ANC.
She said that a measles epidemic was unlikely because of the "high rate of immunization of children" in Metro Manila.
Cabral added that free vaccination for measles are highly available even in rural health centers.
The Department of Health said that a total of 570 measles cases around the country have been recorded since January 1 up to this month.
It said that measles outbreaks have been declared in some part of Metro Manila. Among these areas is Tondo district in Manila City.
Cabral advised the public to limit exposure to the sun to avoid heat-related illnesses, including measles.
She said measles patients should seek professional medical attention and refrain from self-medication. -- Report from ANC
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