With the holiday season upon the country, the Department of Health has warned Filipinos of possible health hazards such as influenza, leptospirosis, firework injuries, among others. | JMangaluzINQ
She warned of the heightened risk that the elderly and children face from such diseases.
In addition to flu, Vergeire further explained that rain-borne diseases such as leptospirosis and dengue are also still possible, given the rain in parts of the country. “Aside from that, pag dumadating ang Kapaskuhan, binabantayan natin maigi ang pagkonsumo ng tao sa unhealthy diet,” said Vergeire.She also said that while fireworks-related injuries have declined in recent years, they are still happening.
“Kapag dumadating ang Kapaskuhan, lalo na Bagong taon, tumataas po ang mga injury sa ating bansa,” stated Vergeire.“Sana magtulong-tulong, whole of government, whole of society, so that we can prevent injuries stemming from the use of firecrackers,” said Vergeire.
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