Media Briefing on Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine held in Butuan City

Dr. Rowenda Dimaano, Pres. of the Community Pediatric Society of the Philippines (CPSP) Caraga chapter during the Media Briefing on Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine on February 23 in Butuan City. Dr. Dimaano said, being a pediatrician we would like to make sure that we can maximize the growth of the children especially protecting them from pneumonia by giving them the vaccine required for them. (Gerie Mae G. Coco, PIA-Caraga)

Department of Health - Center for Health Development Caraga regional director Minerva P. Molon during the Media Briefing on Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine on February 23 in Butuan City. Dr. Molon said, Caraga region is fortunate being the chosen region in launching the Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine last year. The region was given focused and support to help protect children from pneumonia. The Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine is given free to children 6 weeks to 1 year old. (Gerie Mae G. Coco, PIA-Caraga)