"We have recorded ILIs- Influenza-like Illness, which can be caused not only by the rains, it is here regardless of the season,” Ababon said during the recent I Speak Media Forum.
He said the symptoms of ILI include cough and colds, which are very common.
He added that as with the Department of Health, their office recommends that Dabawenyos practice minimum health requirements to avoid being ill.
"If you are not feeling well, stay at home and in case you go out wear a well-fitted mask, observe proper distancing, these are the minimum health standards imposed in the city,” he said.
Abadon said Dabawenyos should observe the minimum health standards, especially those with comorbidities such as hypertension and diabetes.
The CHO he said has administered close to 10,000 vials of flu vaccine and pneumococcal vaccine to companies, employees of city hall offices, and private offices in the past year.
The remaining vials are intended for senior citizens, he added.
Ababon confirmed that the supply of these vaccines is currently low, however, the city continues to vaccinate senior citizens.
He said the remaining vaccines for senior citizens are available in all district and barangay health centers.
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