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Commuters wear masks as they travel via the free bus service offered by the local government in Quezon City on August 21, 2024. The first case of mpox in the Philippines, a 33-year old male, reportedly visited and had close contacts in two Quezon City establishments, a derma clinic and a massage spa. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/173692761537720240821-face-mask-qc-mpox-MD-14.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Commuters wear masks as they travel via the free bus service offered by the local government in Quezon City on August 21, 2024. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</div>MANILA — The Department on Health (DOH) said on Wednesday the downtrend in influenza-like illness (ILI) cases should not be a cause for concern.<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/health-science/2025/1/15/-hindi-tayo-dapat-kabahan-influenza-like-illnesses-declining-doh-0815">‘Hindi tayo dapat kabahan’: Influenza-like cases declining: DOH</a></div>&quot;Ang trend ng influenza-like illnesses o mala-trangkaso po na sakit ay ganun parin po. Pababa po siya,&quot; he told reporters on Wednesday.DOH recorded 1,218 ILI cases from December 22,2024 to January 4, lower than the 5,285 ILI cases logged from December 8 to 21 and 6,993 cases from November 24 to December 7,2024.It said ILI cases reached as high as 5,000 in the first week of January 2024. &quot;Hindi tayo dapat maalarma. Pero huwag rin tayong makampante dahil hindi ibig-sabihin na bumababa yung trend, ay maaaring hindi na siya tataas,&quot; Domingo added. Individuals with ILI often experience cough, colds and fever. DOH assured the public, explaining that ILIs often occur during the &#x27;amihan&#x27; season. &quot;Actually, mga bandang November, nagsisimula na yan. Every year po ganoon po yung nangyayari tapos habang umiinit na po yung panahon, pagpasok ng Marso, Abrill, bumaba na po yung ating influenza-like illness,&quot; Domingo said. DOH listed the top causes of ILIs in the Philippines based on data from last year. 1. Rhinovirus2. Enterovirus3. Influenza A4. Respiratory Syncytial Virus5. Adenovirus6. Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)7. SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19 virus)DOH reminded the public to observe proper hygiene to avoid the spread of viruses.&quot;Ang pagtaas po ay mapipigilan kung ipapatuloy natin ang paghuhugas ng kamay kung tayo ay nakikisalamuha sa mga tao. Ikalawa, kung tayo po ay may sintomas, mangyari po na manatili nalang sa bahay. Yung mga may trabaho na pwedeng work from home, payagan na po natin mga employer na magwork from home sila,&quot; Domingo said. &quot;Ngayon pong panahon ng amihan, malamig, tayo ay mag-hydrate lagi. Pag sinabi mag-hydrate, seven to eight glasses for adults. Bakit po? Dahil ang hangin nag-iiba ng temperatura lumalamig nagiging dry. Maaaring mairita ang ating lalamunan at ilong,&quot; he explained. Domingo said the total hospital bed and ICU bed utilization stayed at around 11 and 12 percent. &quot;Naglaro na po doon talaga. Ibig sabihin hindi ho talaga pumapalo o tumatalon yung bilang ng ating severe cases. Yung ating dating binabantayan lagi na COVID-19, number seven nalang po. Mas mataas pa yung common cold o Rhinovirus,&quot; he added.<div>RELATED VIDEO</div><div><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GVi2Jxa9HE0?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> </div>

The Department on Health (DOH) said on Wednesday the downtrend in influenza-like illness (ILI) cases should not be a cause for concern.

The Department on Health (DOH) said on Wednesday the downtrend in influenza-like illness (ILI) cases should not be a cause for concern.

DOH reminds public to be vigilant despite dip in influenza-like illness cases

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DOH reminds public to be vigilant despite dip in influenza-like illness cases

Paige Javier,

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Published January 15, 2025 04:10 PM PHT

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