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Vaccines are a must for babies and children. The same can be said for adults whose immune systems are weakening over time.

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Regular classes will resume on November 3 after the Undas holidays.

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Influenza, leptospirosis, and dengue are expected to worsen in the Philippines with the onset of La Niña later this year.

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Nilinaw kahapon ni Department of Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa na walang nagaganap na outbreak o epidemya ng influenza-like illnesses sa Metro Manila.

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                    [Title] => Doctor recommends flu, shingles vaccines for those over 50
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Regular classes will resume on November 3 after the Undas holidays.

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Influenza, leptospirosis, and dengue are expected to worsen in the Philippines with the onset of La Niña later this year.

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Nilinaw kahapon ni Department of Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa na walang nagaganap na outbreak o epidemya ng influenza-like illnesses sa Metro Manila.

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