DAVAO CITY –— The city government’s weeklong Periodic Intensification of Routine Immunization (PIRI) kicks off today.
The conduct of PIRI to ensure that children will be protected from pertussis, which is a vaccine-preventable disease.
Davao City Health Office Technical Division Head Dr. Julinda Acosta, last week said personnel in barangays and health district offices were given orientation to ensure the success of the event, which will last until April 27.
The activity will be held in the barangays and temporary vaccination posts all over the city.
Acosta said they had conducted orientation with barangay captains in Toril A and B, Tugbok and Baguio Districts. Another set of orientations was held on Friday, April 19, 2024.
Acosta said that the PIRI is intended for 0-23 months old, especially children whose primary series of vaccines are not yet complete.
She advised parents, and guardians to check the immunization cards of their children.
