House panel approves measure seeking to expand list of vaccine-preventable diseases 3 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Charissa Luci-AtienzaThe House Committee on Health has approved a substitute measure seeking to expand the list of vaccine-preventable diseases covered by the mandatory basic immunization for all infants and children. The substitute measure, which is a consolidation of seven measures, provides a system in determining other types of vaccine-preventable diseases. She explained that under R.A. 10152, the DOH Secretary is empowered to determine such other types of vaccine-preventable diseases in a department circular. 10152 gives the Secretary of Health unfettered discretion to expand the list of vaccine-preventable diseases,” the House leader said.

Source: Manila Bulletin February 29, 2020 01:09 UTC