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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, four million deaths are prevented by childhood vaccination every year.<\/strong>[1]<\/strong><\/sup><\/a> The COVID-19 pandemic further highlighted how important it is to be inoculated, and many updated their vaccinations to stay healthy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are more than\n25 safe and effective vaccines that can stop diseases, protect health, and\nmitigate outbreaks.[2]<\/sup><\/a>\nBelow are three diseases that can be prevented by vaccines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Influenza<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Influenza, or the flu, is a contagious\nrespiratory illness that infects the nose, throat, and even the lungs at any\ntime of the year.[3]<\/sup><\/a>\nIt is marked by fevers, chills, coughing, a sore throat, a runny or stuffy\nnose, muscle or body aches, headaches, and fatigue. It is transmitted through\nclose contact with an infected person, or even touching objects contaminated by\nthe virus.[4]<\/sup><\/a>\nCompared to the common cold, the flu is worse and its symptoms are more\nintense.[5]<\/sup><\/a>\nIt causes mild to severe illness, and even death.[6]<\/sup><\/a>\nUp to 650,000 people worldwide die from the flu each year.[7]<\/sup><\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year, the dominant flu strain\ncirculating the globe is Influenza A (H3N2) and it has been associated with\nmore severe flu seasons. Meanwhile, subtype H3N2 is known to cause more severe\nillnesses in young children and older adults.[8]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pneumonia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pneumonia is a lung infection that causes\nthe air sacs to be filled with fluid or pus.[9]<\/sup><\/a>\nIts symptoms include coughing, fever, sweating, chills, shortness of breath,\nchest pain, loss of appetite, fatigue, and nausea and vomiting.[10]<\/sup><\/a>\nPneumonia is caused by a variety of factors such as viruses, bacteria, and\nfungi. It is the single largest infectious cause of death in children around\nthe world.[11]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Human Papillomavirus, or HPV, is one of\nthe most common sexually transmitted infections in the world.[12]<\/sup><\/a>\nThere are usually no symptoms and it goes away on its own, but the virus may\ncause painless growths or lumps around the genital area.[13]<\/sup><\/a>\nIt is usually transmitted via sex or skin-to-skin sexual contact with an\nindividual who has the virus. If untreated, HPV infections can cause cancer.[14]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vaxx Office Campaign <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watsons continues to lead the way in\npromoting and providing access to holistic health and wellness solutions,\nexpert care and advice, and a platform for health literacy. The global brand in\nhealth and beauty retail is offering vaccination services for the Influenza A\n(H3N2), pneumonia, and HPV in its network of more than 1,000 stores in the\nPhilippines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aside from its in-store vaccination\nservices, Watsons is launching its Vaxx Office campaign to capture public\ninterest and raise awareness on the importance of timely vaccinations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vaxx Office features a series of trailers\nand posters for what appear to be movies with post-apocalyptic themes. The\nstriking visuals of the campaign aim to highlight how routine vaccinations can\nkeep the dangers of flu, cancer-linked HPV, and pneumonia at bay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An exclusive screening of the trailers\ntogether with a movie block screening will be held with medical partners and\nthe media before they go live in cinemas and on social media. Meanwhile, the\nmock movie posters will be situated just outside cinema theaters, underpasses,\nand on billboards all over Metro Manila. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere are many diseases to watch out\nfor, but advances in medicine have allowed us to protect ourselves through\nvaccination. Watsons is making it easier to protect ourselves by making\nimmunization more accessible and affordable,\u201d shared Jared de Guzman, Watsons\nCustomer Director.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe encourage everyone to get vaccinated\nto protect ourselves, our loved ones, and even the community. It is the safest\nand most effective way of stopping infectious diseases,\u201d shares  shares Dr. Lulu Bravo, Executive Director,\nPhilippine Foundation for Vaccination.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Customers interested in getting\nvaccinated at Watsons may schedule their inoculation for April 27 to 30<\/strong> via the Watsons Health Hub online. Early registrants can enjoy 10% off\ntheir vaccine and Php 50 off on Php 500 worth of purchases of Watsons products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To\nbook a vaccination, please visit vaccination.watsons.com.ph\/<\/a>.\nFor more information about Watsons\u2019 products and services, download the Watsons\napp on the App Store<\/a>\nor Google Play<\/a>.
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[1]<\/sup><\/a> Fast Facts on Global Immunization. (Updated\n2022, Sep 22). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/globalhealth\/immunization\/data\/fast-facts.html#:~:text=4%20million%20deaths%20worldwide%20are%20prevented%20by%20childhood%20vaccination%20every%20year<\/a>. Accessed 21 Mar 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[2]<\/sup><\/a> Fast\nFacts on Global Immunization. (Updated 2022, Sep 22). Centers for Disease\nControl and Prevention, https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/globalhealth\/immunization\/data\/fast-facts.html#:~:text=4%20million%20deaths%20worldwide%20are%20prevented%20by%20childhood%20vaccination%20every%20year<\/a>. Accessed 21 Mar 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[3]<\/sup><\/a> Key Facts About Influenza (Flu). (Last\nreviewed 2022, Oct 24). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/about\/keyfacts.htm#:~:text=<\/a>Flu%20is%20a%20contagious%20respiratory<\/a>,<\/a>Flu%20Symptoms<\/a>. Accessed 21 Mar 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[4]<\/sup><\/a> Flu (Influenza). (Last reviewed 2020, Aug 13).\nPenn Medicine, https:\/\/www.pennmedicine.org\/for-patients-and-visitors\/patient-information\/conditions-treated-a-to-z\/flu-influenza#:~:text=<\/a>Most%20people%20get%20the%20flu<\/a>,<\/a>often%20confuse%20colds%20and%20flu<\/a>. Accessed 22 Mar 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[5]<\/sup><\/a> Cold Versus Flu. (Last reviewed 2022, Sep 29).\nCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/symptoms\/coldflu.htm#:~:text=Influenza%20(flu)%20and%20the%20common,%2C%20parainfluenza%2C%20and%20seasonal%20coronaviruses<\/a>. Accessed 21 Mar 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[6]<\/sup><\/a>  Key Facts About Influenza (Flu). (Last\nreviewed 2022, Oct 24). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/about\/keyfacts.htm#:~:text=<\/a>Flu%20is%20a%20contagious%20respiratory<\/a>,<\/a>Flu%20Symptoms<\/a>. Accessed 21 Mar 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[7]<\/sup><\/a> COVID-19 vs. the Flu. (Updated 2022, Jul 29).\nJohn Hopkins Medicine, https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/coronavirus\/coronavirus-disease-2019-vs-the-flu<\/a>. Accessed 22 Mar 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[8]<\/sup><\/a> H3N2 Flu Strain: What to Know About the Deadly\nOutbreak in India. (2023, March 13). Julia Ries, https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health-news\/h3n2-flu-strain-what-to-know-about-the-deadly-outbreak-in-india<\/a>. Accessed 24 April 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[9]<\/sup><\/a> What Is Pneumonia? (Last updated 2022, Mar\n24). National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, https:\/\/www.nhlbi.nih.gov\/health\/pneumonia#:~:text=Pneumonia%20is%20an%20infection%20that,<\/a>or%20fungi%20may%20cause%20pneumonia<\/a>. Accessed 22 Mar 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[10]<\/sup><\/a> Pneumonia Symptoms and Diagnosis. (Last\nupdated 2022, Nov 17). American Lung Association, https:\/\/www.lung.org\/lung-health-diseases\/lung-disease-lookup\/pneumonia\/symptoms-and-diagnosis<\/a>. Accessed 22 Mar 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[11]<\/sup><\/a> Pneumonia in children. (2022, Nov 11). World\nHealth Organization, https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/pneumonia#:~:text=<\/a>Pneumonia%20is%20a%20form%20of<\/a>,<\/a>painful%20and%20limits%20oxygen%20intake<\/a>. Accessed 22 Mar 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[12]<\/sup><\/a> Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine. (No date).\nPan American Health Organization, https:\/\/www.paho.org\/en\/human-papillomavirus-hpv-vaccine<\/a>. Accessed 22 Mar 2023 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

[13]<\/sup><\/a> Human papillomavirus (HPV). (Last reviewed\n2022, May 27). National Health Service, https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/human-papilloma-virus-hpv\/<\/a>. Accessed 22 Mar 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[14]<\/sup><\/a> National\nCancer Institute. (Updated 2023, Jan 31). National Cancer Institute, https:\/\/www.cancer.gov\/about-cancer\/causes-prevention\/risk\/infectious-agents\/hpv-and-cancer<\/a>. Accessed 22 Mar 2023.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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