For the best interests of children and their families, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has urged government officials to keep the controversial anti-dengue Dengvaxia vaccine away from political noise. The CHR on Friday said that public officials should refrain from causing further public anxiety with “premature statements” that are not backed by scientific evidence. The CHR said it has been conducting investigative monitoring of the DOH’s efforts and responses to the vaccine. “The State must always exercise thorough care and extra due diligence when it comes to formulating and implementing health programs for children,” the commission said. ADVERTISEMENTMoreover, the CHR said it hoped that congressional inquiries into the vaccine would result to legislation that would improve the country’s public health programs and help prevent similar incidents from happening again.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer January 26, 2018 11:26 UTC