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October 10

Meningococcemia: How to Detect Bacterial Infection in Babies

A pediatric infectious disease specialist shares the primary symptom you should watch out for in your baby.

Meningococcemia is a rare illness but it has made parents worried after cases were confirmed recently in Laguna and Batangas, with some resulting in death. However, the Department of Health (DOH) clarifies that there is no meningococcemia outbreak in the country at
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October 9

How to Prevent Meningococcemia From Spreading

Meningococcemia is a deadly but highly preventable disease.

Practicing and maintaining good hygiene is the best way to prevent the spread of meningococcemia, according to an official statement by the Department of Health (DOH), after two suspected meningococcemia cases from Laguna and Batangas were confirmed positive for Neisseria meningitidis bacteria
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October 8

Meningococcemia Cases and Deaths in the Philippines

Four of the deaths came from Batangas province.

Despite the rising cases of meningococcemia in the country, the Department of Health clarifies there is no outbreak for the disease just yet. However, there are are already 169 cases of meningococcemia so far this year, a four-percent increase from the 162
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September 6

Meningococcal Vaccine: Proteksyon ng Inyong Anak Laban sa Meningitis at Septicemia

Nakamamatay ang meningococcal disease, kaya importanteng magpabakuna para maiwasan ito.

Madalas natin naririnig ang tigdas at dengue, pero mayroon pang isang sakit na mabilis kumalat, at maari ring nakamamatay – ang meningococcal disease. Ayon sa mga eksperto, ang pinakamabisang paraan para maiwasan ang sakit na ito ay makatanggap ng kumpletong dose ng
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September 3

Meningococcemia: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Meningococcemia is a life-threatening bacterial infection of the bloodstream.

The Department of Health (DOH) in the Davao region confirmed Tuesday, September 3, 2019, that a 4-year-old died of meningococcemia in Davao city last Friday, August 30. Meningococcemia is a bacterial infection of the bloodstream that is potentially life-threatening.In an official statement posted
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May 2

Meningococcal Vaccine: What You Should Know

Meningococcal disease can be life-threatening, making meningococcal vaccine vital.

Kung gusto mong basahin ang nakasulat dito sa Tagalog, mag-click lamang dito.We know about infectious diseases such as measles and dengue, but another type of illness that can spread quickly is the meningococcal disease, which can lead to potentially life-threatening conditions. Experts

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