The Department of Health mentioned on Saturday it was monitoring the anthrax scenario in different international locations, even because it assured the general public that there’s little or no probability of the illness spreading to the overall inhabitants.
In an announcement on Saturday, the company mentioned anthrax doesn’t unfold from individual to individual like colds or the flu.
”It is brought on by a bacterium referred to as Bacillus anthracis, which produces spores. Animals, like livestock, are those most affected. The danger of most people getting contaminated by anthrax may be very low,” it mentioned.
”Veterinarians, farmers, livestock personnel, and different employees who deal with animals and their merchandise might have a better danger. Because the chance is restricted to sure populations and occupations, accessible vaccines for anthrax are usually not used for the overall inhabitants.”
“Because the risk is specific to certain populations and occupations, available vaccines for anthrax are not used for the general population. The public can avoid getting anthrax by avoiding raw or undercooked meat or meat products. Avoid contact with livestock or animal remains,” the DOH mentioned.
Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin ordered a detailed watch on livestock on Thursday after an outbreak of anthrax in neighboring Laos, the place greater than 50 suspected human instances have been reported.
Media in secretive, communist Laos have reported 65 suspected instances, together with 54 in southern Champasak province, which borders Thailand.
”The DOH is intently monitoring developments in different international locations which have reported a better than regular variety of anthrax instances. The DOH shall even be coordinating with the Department of Agriculture for preventive measures for animals, together with livestock,” the DOH mentioned.
From January 2017 to December 2023, there have been solely 82 suspected instances of anthrax registered within the Philippines, and from January 1 to March 29, 2024, there have been no reported “anthrax well being occasions,” the company mentioned. — with a report from Agence France-Presse/VBL, GMA Integrated News
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