Get Your Child's Polio Vaccine For Free At These 13 Hospitals In Metro Manila

After a successful first round of the nationwide polio vaccination campaign, the Department of Health (DOH) will start its second round of the “Sabayang Patak Kontra Polio,” today, November 25 until December 7, 2019. Free polio vaccines will be given in the whole National Capital Region (NCR) and the Mindanao region.

The DOH urges parents to have all children below 5 years old (0 to 59 months) vaccinated, whether or not they have received the polio vaccine previously. The agency reiterates that there is no “overdose” of the polio vaccine — it is safe for children to receive the vaccine even if they have already completed the required doses.

13 hospitals in Metro Manila that offer free polio vaccine

While the DOH will conduct door-to-door vaccinations in NCR and Mindanao, several hospitals in Metro Manila have also expressed their support for the program and offered details on how children can avail of free polio vaccines in their institutions.

Here is a list of hospitals that offer free polio vaccination. Remember to bring your child’s baby book or vaccination records during your visit.

Las Piñas

Perpetual Help Medical Center Las Piñas

 

Address: Alabang-Zapote Road, Las Piñas
When: November 25 to December 7, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 12nn and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Lobby Area, Medical Arts Building
Call Infectious Prevention Control Unit at 8874-ALTA (8515) local 251 for more information

Manila

Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital

Address: 46 P. Sanchez St., Sta. Mesa, Manila
When: November 25 to December 7, 2019
Where: Monday to Friday: Main Hospital Lobby from 9 a.m. to 12 nn and Ground Floor Infection Control Unit from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m; Saturdays: Main Hospital Lobby from 10 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Marikina

Marikina Valley Medical Center

Address: Sumulong Highway, Marikina City
When: November 25-29 and December 2-6, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 2^nd floor, MVMC Medical Arts Building
Call 8-682-2222 local 174 for more information

Muntinlupa

Asian Hospital And Medical Center

Address: 2205 Civic Drive, Alabang, Muntinlupa City
When: November 25 to December 7, 2019, Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 nn and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Outpatient Health Services (OHS) Pediatric Clinic, Lower Ground Floor, Tower 1
Call the OHS Pediatric clinic at 8-771-9000 loc 8018 for more information

 

Pasig

The Medical City

Address: Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City
When: November 25-29 and December 2-6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; November 30 and December 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; December 1 and December 8 from 9 a.m. to 12nn
Where: 4F Pedia office during weekdays and 4F conference room on weekends

Quezon City

Capitol Medical Center

Address: Quezon Avenue cor. Scout Magbanua St., Quezon City
When: November 25 to December 7, 2019
Where: Outpatient Department from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Emergency Room from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Call the Department of Pediatrics at 8-3723825 loc 174 for more information.

De Los Santos Medical Center

Address: 201 E. Rodriguez Sr. Ave, Quezon City
When: November 25-29 and December 2-6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and December 7 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: Lower Ground Floor, Main Hospital Building
Call 889-DLSMC (35762) ext. 7174 for more information 

Fe Del Mundo Medical Center

Address: 11 Banawe St., Quezon City
When: November 25-30 and December 2-7, 2019; Mondays to Fridays from 8 a.m. to 12nn and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Where: OPD, Ground Floor, Annex Building
Call 8712-0845 loc. 1113 for more information

FEU-NRMF

 

Address: Regalado Ave., Brgy. Fairview, Quezon City
When: November 25 to December 7, 2019, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (except Sundays)
Where: Former Emergency Room

St. Luke’s Medical Center Quezon City

Address: 279 E. Rodriguez Sr. Ave, Quezon City
When: November 25-30, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and December 1-7, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Physical Rehabilitation Area

The Philippine Children’s Medical Center

Address: Quezon Avenue, corner Agham Rd, Diliman, Quezon City
When: November 25 to December 7, 2019, Mondays to Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Call 7-588-9900 for more information

World Citi Medical Center

Address: 960 Aurora Blvd., Project 4, Quezon City
When: November 27-December 7, 2019

Taguig

St. Luke’s Medical Center-Global City

Address: 5^th Ave., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
When: November 25-29 and December 2-7, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: BDO Lounge, 2^nd Floor Medical Arts Building
Call the Institute of Pediatrics and Child Health at 8-789-7700 ext. 7760 for more information

There are now eight confirmed cases of polio in the Philippines, as another case was confirmed today, November 25. According to the DOH, the eighth case is a nine-year-old girl from Basilan who had not received any vaccines for polio.

The other three cases, reported last November 20, are children ages 1, 2, and 4, who were admitted to the Cotabato Regional Medical Center as they exhibited polio symptoms including fever, cough, and weakness in legs, and facial muscles, according to a report by Rappler.

The DOH said the infant and toddler were unvaccinated with the polio vaccine, while the 4-year-old was not able to complete her doses.

According to an article by The Philippine Star, the DOH is also monitoring other possible cases of polio in Mindanao. Health Undersecretary Eric Domingo said the confirmation of new polio cases is a cause of concern for health authorities.

In September 2019, the DOH declared a polio outbreak in the country after the illness re-emerged after 19 years.

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