According to reports, 2 children who were vaccinated with Dengvaxia were still infected with dengue, despite the vaccine's claims that it would provide immunity to the disease.
One mother claimed her son was vaccinated with Dengvaxia without her permission
12-year-old John Lloyd Quillao was one of the students who were vaccinated under the government's Dengvaxia program. But a few months after the vaccination, he suddenly fell ill, and was infected with the dengue virus.
John Lloyd's mother, Gina, was inconsolable after she learned her son was not only infected with dengue, but was also given the Dengvaxia vaccine.
She shared that she didn't even know that her son was going to be given a second and a third vaccination. The Dengvaxia vaccine is usually given in 3 separate vaccinations for full effectivity.
In the Ospital ng Muntinlupa, over 20 children are currently under observation for dengue. All of them were also vaccinated with the Dengvaxia vaccine.
What can parents do about dengue?
In the Philippines, the dengue virus still affects thousands of Filipinos yearly. And thankfully, there are steps that parents can take in order to help keep their family safe from this dreaded disease.
- Plants like sage, lavender, eucalyptus, citronella, and neem trees can help repel mosquitoes from your home.
- Make sure that your surroundings are clean and that you don't have any standing water where mosquitos can lay eggs.
- Use insect repellent lotions when going to places that have a lot of mosquitos.
- Make sure your kids avoid playing in dirty areas, or places that have a lot of mosquitos.
- Make sure to know the signs of dengue, and take your child to a doctor as soon as possible if you think they might have the virus.
Source: news.abs-cbn.com
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