Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccine division of multinational pharmaceutical company and industry leader, Sanofi launches “Be a Wall” campaign to mobilize the citizenry in a nation-wide campaign against the spread of dengue.
Dengue is one of the fastest-growing mosquito-borne diseases in the world. The Philippines ranks among the top three countries affected by it. Cebu City, for example, has just declared a state of calamity with over 5,821 dengue cases recorded as of October this year. Other areas considered as hotspots include Metro Manila or NCR, Region IV-A or CALABARZON, Northern Mindanao, SOCCSKSARGEN, Central Luzon and Western Visayas.
The campaign aims to build awareness among Filipino parents and inform them how to protect themselves and their loved ones against the fastest-growing mosquito borne disease. It also aims to educate them about the multi-pronged ways to prevent dengue infection—vector-control, disease information and vaccination.
“Be a Wall” campaign will also engage Filipinos by inviting them to connect, share their experience, ask questions, and join a community that’s building the nation’s resistance against dengue. It aims to remind them of their role to step up the fight against the disease and to get involved by taking an active part in health matters that affect them and their families.
“As responsible Filipino moms, let our voices be heard to raise awareness on dengue and let’s spread the good news that it is now a vaccine preventable disease. Each of us can now be a wall against dengue,” says Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan.
“It’s great news that there is a dengue vaccine now available in the market. As a public affairs anchor, I’m on top of the news everyday and it’s very alarming to note the rising dengue cases from different regions of our country. It’s definitely a relief for Filipino parents out there especially a father like me can visit our doctors today and have our kids vaccinated,” adds Paolo Abrera.
Celebrity mom, Christine Bersola-Babao also expresses her support for the dengue vaccine. “I am a mother of two and I want my kids and family to be safe from life-threatening diseases like dengue. Aside from the vector control measures that we have been doing, we really need a new tool that will help us in fighting the epidemic, and vaccination is the answer. I encourage other Filipino moms to ask their doctors about dengue vaccination today,” she shared.