Philippines Struck

The Department of Health (DOH) in Eastern Visayas confirmed six cases of meningococcemia in the region this year and claimed the lives of three children ages 11 months to 11 years old.

Cerro, regional DOH nurse epidemiologist  advised people to avoid sharing utensils that has been in the mouth of an infected person, avoid close contact with meningococcemia patients, keep a healthy lifestyle.

Cerro also added, “So far no symptoms have surfaced after the incubation period.”

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