CLARK FREEPORT – The Clark Development Corporation (CDC) in partnership with the Pampanga Provincial Government launched a free flu vaccination program. This initiative, which kicked off on January 6, aims to safeguard employees, partner agencies, and locators during the influenza season.
CDC President and CEO Atty. Agnes VST Devanadera thanked Vice Governor Lilia Pineda for extending the “Alagang Nanay” program to Clark. The vaccines, provided by the provincial authorities under Pineda’s leadership, are part of this initiative.
Facilitated by CDC’s Health and Sanitation Division (HSD), the program initially allocated 15,000 flu vaccines. These vaccines have been distributed to CDC employees, Clark Freeport Zone (CFZ) medical frontliners, government agency staff, and employees from key sectors, including manufacturing, tourism, and business process outsourcing (BPO).
An additional 25,000 vaccines will be distributed to employees of other CFZ locators in the coming weeks. Around the region, several local government units have also launched their respective flu vaccination programs.
The CDC chief also emphasized the importance of vaccination, noting that influenza viruses can cause year-round outbreaks in tropical regions. The program also extends to the dependents of CDC employees to provide comprehensive protection against respiratory diseases.
Influenza, a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses, can lead to severe illness and outbreaks. The flu vaccine helps reduce the risk of infection and mitigates the severity of symptoms, protecting both individuals and communities according to health authorities.