DOH-7 records 2 deaths of children vaccinated with Dengvaxia

The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) recorded two more deaths among children who were vaccinated with anti-dengue vaccine Dengvaxia.

This was confirmed by Dr. Shelbay Blanco, Health Emergency Management Staff (HEMS) coordinator for the Department of Health (DOH-7).

Blanco said that the children were from Mandaue and Cebu cities.

However, Blanco clarified that the children did not suffer dengue but were infected with other diseases.

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