THE American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham) on Monday commended the Senate for advancing the proposed Children’s Safety in Media Act, a bill to enhance safeguards for minors online. “From the private sector’s perspective, we respectfully underscore the importance of a balanced and proportionate regulatory framework, which effectively protects children while also preserving … Read more
A Growing Share of Adults Have Catch-Up Vaccinations: What Does This Mean for Public Health? Recent data shows a significant increase in adults seeking catch-up vaccinations, a trend ringing alarm bells and sparking conversations about public health preparedness. While vaccinations have historically been a primary focus for childhood health, this surge in adult vaccination rates … Read more
We missed our child’s 12-month vaccination — MMR and MenB — in December because she was unwell at the time. Does this mean she will need to receive these vaccines along with the Hib/MenC and PCV vaccines at the 13-month appointment? That seems like a lot for a baby to get at one GP visit. … Read more