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Over the past year, the Philippines witnessed a staggering 45 percent surge in cases of influenza-like illnesses (ILI), indicating a notable uptick in respiratory diseases.  This poses a significant threat, especially among senior citizens who are more susceptible to heart attacks and pneumonia once contracting the flu virus.  Compounding this…

Health Undersecretary Enrique Tayag said the country must not let its guard down as he recently expressed concern over the 46 percent increase in influenza-like illnesses from the same period of last year. “This is greater than the 158,000 dengue cases in the country,” Tayag told reporters in a press…

CARMONA CITY, Cavite: Some 433 senior citizens here were given free flu vaccines and Covid-19 booster shots on Monday at the Carmona Community Center in Barangay Cabilang Baybay as part of the celebration of Grandparents Day.