Infectious disease specialist Dr. Rontgene Solante says the Philippine government should reconsider the use of Dengvaxia vaccine to tame the rise in dengue cases.
MANILA, Philippines – Dengue cases are on the rise again, with the Department of Health reporting a 90% increase in infections during the first half of 2022 compared to the same period last year.
According to DOH data, 64,797 dengue cases were reported from January 1 to June 25. There were only 34,074 cases recorded during the same period last year.In televised interview on Saturday, July 16, infectious disease specialist Dr. Rontgene Solante said the Philippine government should reconsider the use of Dengvaxia vaccine to tame the epidemic.
The government should review the data and also the benefits of the vaccine, which is prevention of severe dengue, he added. Since the vaccine’s ban the Philippines has declared a national dengue epidemic, creating a new public health dilemma as the country still grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic.Manufacturers need to apply for registration