MANILA, Philippines — A heated argument erupted between Buhay Rep. Lito Atienza and Iloilo 1st District Rep. Janette Garin during Tuesday’s House plenary session over the suspended implementation of the controversial Dengvaxia dengue vaccine. Dengvaxia, manufactured by French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi Pasteur, was used in the massive anti-dengue vaccination program during the tail end of the Aquino administration in 2016. Atienza, who is not a medical doctor, said the “misapplication” of the vaccine had caused parents to fear vaccines. “May nanagot na ba sa malaking abusong ginawa sa implementasyon ng Dengvaxia vaccination program na hanggang ngayon ay nagdudulot ng matinding takot at pangamba sa mga magulang?” Atienza asked. [Has anyone been made accountable for the abuse on the implementation of the Dengvaxia vaccination program which, until now, brings fear and doubts to parents?]

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 01, 2019 09:45 UTC