CALOOCAN KICKS OFF SCHOOL-BASED IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS
THE CITY Government of Caloocan, through its City Health Department and in partnership with the Schools Division Office, has officially launched a school-based immunization program at Caloocan High School.
The program aims to vaccinate students in Grades 1, 4, and 7, strengthening their resistance to infectious diseases such as measles, rubella, tetanus, diphtheria, and human papillomavirus.
Mayor Dale Gonzalo ‘Along’ Malapitan urged parents to allow their children to get vaccinated, assuring them that the vaccines are both safe and effective.
“Sa atin pong mga magulang, inaanyayahan ko po kayong lahat na pabakunahan na ang inyong mga anak upang matiyak nating lahat na maayos ang kalusugan ng ating mga mag-aaral at maiwasan ang pagkalat ng anumang sakit na maaaring makaapekto sa kanilang pag-aaral,” the mayor said.
“Tinitiyak ko rin po na ang mga bakunang ito ay ligtas para sa mga bata at walang kakaibang side effects, batay na rin po sa paniniguro ng mga doktor at iba pang eksperto,” he added.
Mayor Malapitan also recognized the vulnerability of young children to various illnesses and pledged to continue implementing health programs for their well-being.
“Para na rin po sa kapanatagan ng mga magulang kagaya ko, mas palalakasin pa ng pamahalaang lungsod ang mga programang pangkalusugan na tututok sa mga pangangailangan ng mga Batang Kankaloo upang lumaki silang malusog sa lahat ng aspeto,” he emphasized.