MANILA, Philippines — Immunization of children against various diseases should remain a priority even as the country is currently grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic. To safely implementing the immunization program during the health crisis, Cabotaje said health workers may be scheduled for a house-to-house vaccination. The message is clear: We must not allow lifesaving health interventions to fall victim to our efforts to address COVID-19,” UNICEF said. RELATED STORYWHO, UNICEF underscore importance of vaccines as polio reemerges in PHFor more news about the novel coronavirus click here. For more information on COVID-19, call the DOH Hotline: (02) 86517800 local 1149/1150.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 06, 2020 12:00 UTC