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Manila Health Dep’t appeals to parents to have their kids vaccinated after confirming diphtheria death

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tLZggos9NQ&feature=youtu.be   (Eagle News) – The Manila Health Department again appealed to the public to have their children, specially babies, vaccinated in health centers following the death of a 10-year old elementary student due to diphtheria. The death of a Grade 4 student studying at the Zamora Elementary School also prompted health officials to conduct prophylactic treatment for students who had contact with the victim. The victim first complained of fever and sore throat while […]