MANILA, Philippines - Caloocan City Mayor Enrico Echiverri urged residents yesterday to go to immediately go to city-operated health centers or clinics as soon as they develop symptoms of flu such as cold, fever and cough.
“Public clinics and other health facilities in Caloocan are well stocked with medicines for distribution to the city’s marginalized sector,” he said.
Aside from free medicine, vaccinations would also be given for free as well as instructions on how to avoid common illnesses during the rainy season. Echiverri also urged residents to keep their surroundings clean.