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Dengvaxia data review anew as dengue cases rise - DOH
By J.Lo
"Our evidence must be completed first before we can bring back this kind of vaccine…we have to undergo many processes and studies for us to do all this,"during a DOH briefing, amid continuing increase of dengue cases in the country Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire is open to studying again possible evidence presented by dengue vaccine Dengvaxia in protecting people against virus.
Vergeire made remark after infectious disease expert Dr. Rontgene Solante said it is "high time" for government to review data and benefits brought by Dengvaxia.
Vergeire recalled that certificate of product registration of Dengvaxia was revoked in 2018 following announcement of Sanofi Pasteur that vaccine may lead to "more severe" symptoms for those who have never been infected by dengue prior to vaccination.
"Our government, along with DOH, is always open to new technology especially if evidence shows that it can really protect our population…we just need to study it thoroughly again, get inputs from our experts, and have manufacturer be compliant with our regulations here in the country," she continued.
The Philippine Food and Drug Administration in December 2017 ordered suspension of the sale, distribution, and marketing of Dengvaxia vaccine and withdrawal of product in the market after Sanofi disclosure.
The dengue vaccination program started during the term of then-Health Secretary Janette Garin in April 2016. It was then put on hold when health concerns on the vaccine were raised.
Around 800,000 schoolchildren aged 9 and above were, however, able to receive said vaccine.
The DOH reported country recorded 64,797 dengue cases from January 1 to June 25, 2022, a 90% increase compared to the cases reported during the same period last year.
At least 274 people have also died in the country this year due to dengue, posing a 0.4% case fatality rate.
Vergeire noted that 15 out of the country's 17 regions have already surpassed alert and epidemic threshold for dengue, and is mostly affecting the 15 and below age group.
"When an area exceeds epidemic threshold, it means that its number of dengue cases is more than what has been expected," she said.
She also reiterated that dengue situation in the country is already "worrisome" because dengue cases are rising in most regions, on top of also increasing COVID-19 infections in the country.
While there is no dengue vaccine available in the country, Vergeire asked public to focus on other preventive measures against dengue such as following the 4S behaviors: Search and destroy breeding places; Secure self-protection; Seek early consultation; and Support fogging or spraying in hotspot areas, especially during the rainy season.
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