Pertussis, aka whooping cough, is racing through communities in the Philippines, claiming at least 40 children’s lives since January. 🩺 The province of Cavite became the latest area to declare a state of calamity after reporting 36 cases and 6 deaths this week.
📈 The Outbreak in Numbers
Cases have exploded from 26 in early 2023 to 568 this year, with the capital region and cities like Iloilo reporting outbreaks. Infants under six weeks old are most vulnerable, prompting urgent calls for vaccination. 💉
Why Vaccination Matters
The disease spreads via coughs or sneezes and can turn deadly for babies. Health experts emphasize immunization as the best defense. 🇵🇭 The Philippines’ DOH is urging parents: ‘Protect your kids – vaccines save lives.’
🚨 Stay updated as health teams work to curb this crisis.
