TAGUIG City Mayor Lani Cayetano urged the Department of Health to address the vaccine shortage against pertussis in the city, saying that children are being in danger due to lack of supply of vaccines.

“Children are in danger because there is a shortage of vaccines. Kahit hindi pandemic level ito, it is still very alarming. We are asking the Department of Health to provide us with definite answers regarding the availability of vaccines for pertussis,” Cayetano said.

The Taguig mayor voiced concern over the apparent lack of urgency from the DOH in procuring and distributing vaccines, particularly against pertussis, a highly contagious respiratory disease.

She also requested DOH to reassess their forecasting and procurement processes to prevent such delays in the future.

“Our goal is to vaccinate all children within Taguig’s jurisdiction. However, our efforts are hampered by the insufficient supply provided by the national government,” Cayetano said.

“It is crucial for us in our City to emphasize the need for transparency and accountability, particularly to reassure our concerned parents,” she added.