Hearing someone cough in public places such as churches, markets, or public transportation can now easily trigger anxiety, especially amid reports of so-called “super flu” cases in the country. From Jan. 1 to Dec. 27, the Department of Health (DOH) recorded 63 cases of “super flu”...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Monday, January 12, called on the public to stay vigilant and informed amid reports of a “super flu." Go, vice chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health, noted that health authorities, including infectious disease specialists, have explained that the term...
A total of 63 “super flu” cases have been logged across the country from Jan. 1 to Dec. 27, all of whom have since recovered, the Department of Health (DOH) said. “So mayroon na tayong datos ngayon all the way until December, 63 po ‘yung naibilang natin. Lahat po sila ay buhay, lahat sila...
Infectious disease expert Dr. Rontgene Solante urged the public to get vaccinated once the 2026 formulation of the influenza vaccine becomes available, saying it will protect against the new “super flu” variant. In a radio interview on Thursday, Jan. 8, Solante said the “super flu” is a...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Flu is rising rapidly across the U.S., driven by a new variant of the virus — and cases are expected to keep growing with holiday travel. That variant, known as "subclade K," led to early outbreaks in the United Kingdom, Japan and Canada. In the U.S., flu typically begins its...
Thousands of Manileños were inoculated with the anti-flu vaccines on Friday, Dec. 12, after the Manila city government received a donation of about 14,000 doses from a private donor, Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso said. Domagoso said dozens of senior citizens and frontliners were...
DAVAO CITY – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Agrarian Reform in Datu Odin Sinsuat town, Maguindanao del Norte province is racing against time to locate the flock grazing ducks that tested for avian influenza or bird flu and brought to the municipality last month. The flock grazing...
KIDAPAWAN CITY – The Office of the Provincial Veterinarian in Cotabato province has stepped up measures to prevent the spread of avian influenza or bird flu following a reported outbreak in the town of M’lang two weeks ago. Office of the Provincial Veterinarian (OPVet) officer-in-charge Dr....
Our bodies have been wonderfully created with a built-in defense system more complicated than a military force system. Our very own immune system may be complex, but it has one goal. That is to keep our bodies free from illnesses. The immune system must always be in equilibrium. A healthy and...
KIDAPAWAN CITY – The local government of Kabacan in Cotabato province has temporarily banned the entry of all live domestic poultry, grazing ducks, wild birds, and other avian species due to reported resurgence of bird flu in neighboring areas. Kabacan Mayor Evangeline Pascua-Guzman issued an...
As the flu season continues in the country, an infectious disease expert has warned the public to stay vigilant against Influenza A, the strain most likely to cause severe pneumonia and hospitalization, particularly among vulnerable groups such as the elderly and those with chronic illnesses. Dr....
The Department of Health (DOH) has launched its “Trangkaso Bye-Bye!” campaign to educate the public on proper ways to prevent influenza or flu. The agency’s campaign highlights simple yet effective ways to prevent the flu, emphasizing proper hygiene, adequate rest, and good nutrition as key...
