Synchronized Polio Vaccination Schedule in the City of Pasig

(doh.gov) DOH has planned measures to enhance polio prevention in Metro Manila. Among these measures are strengthened surveillance of children below 5 years old who developed sudden onset of muscle weakness or paralysis of the upper and lower extremities and a polio immunization campaign for all children under five years old.

DOH also called for all local governments to intensify the implementation of the Zero Open Defecation program and to strengthen the call for environmental sanitation and personal hygiene, such as frequent handwashing. Furthermore, DOH reiterated its advisory that the Manila Bay remains unsafe for swimming.

The synchronized polio immunization is expected to start in the City of Manila by mid- August 2019. After that, the immunization activity will expand to the entire National Capital Region and eventually to other priority regions.

“We repeat our call to parents and caregivers: Back to bakuna. Una sa lahat, bakuna. Let us prioritize complete vaccination of our children so they remain safe from vaccine- preventable diseases,” Secretary Duque concluded. (From the DOH WEBSITE: https://www.doh.gov.ph/press-release/DOH-INTENSIFIES-EFFORTS-TO-PREVENT-POLIO)

The Synchronized Polio Vaccination program schedule for the city of Pasig will be on October 14-27 and from Nov 25 - December 7, 2019.

This nationwide DOH initiative was organized in coordination with UNICEF, WHO.  This particular program that will be implemented in the city of Pasig during the said dates is also supported by the local government of Pasig and Rotary International District 3800.