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FIRST official Announcement from PIDSP board regarding Dengue vaccine
after Sanofi release dated
30 November 2017:

 

New vaccines included in the PIDSP Childhood Immunization Schedule calendar are based on evidence current at the time of the review by the Committee on Immunization. These have been presented to the Stakeholders, including the PPS for approval prior to dissemination. However, as information about safety and efficacy of vaccines and guidelines relative to their administration continue to develop after a vaccine is licensed, these recommendations may change. With reference to the press statement entitled “Sanofi updates information on dengue vaccine” released 30 November 2017 (available at http://mediaroom.sanofi.com/sanofi-updates-information-on-dengue-vaccine ) PIDSP will continue to meet with DOH and other national regulatory agencies to provide guidance to clinicians, vaccinators, patients and their parents on the appropriate use of the Sanofi dengue vaccine.

 

Updated Questions and Answers related to information presented in the Sanofi Pasteur press release on 30 November 2017 with regards to the dengue vaccine Dengvaxia

 

Link for the Q&A on dengue vaccine

 

 

The Philippine Pediatric Society, Inc. is hosting the 14th Congress of the Asian Society for Pediatric Research (ASPR) with the theme, “Emergent and Relevant Issues in Child Health”, to be held on October 2 – 4, 2018 at The Manila Hotel, One Rizal Park, Manila, Philippines. Dr. Genesis C. Rivera, Past President of the PPS will be the Congress President.

The Asian Society of Pediatric Research (ASPR) was established in 2005 and aims to promote child health through promoting research in Asia. The First Congress was held on November 24 -26, 2006 in Tokyo, Japan and has since been organizing an Annual Congress to promote exchanges and collaboration among the various pediatric subspecialties from different countries. Since then, ASPR has slowly building research network and database that will facilitate and fulfill its dream of doing cross-country research activities.

The Philippine Pediatric Society, Inc. is privileged to host the 14th Congress for 2018. This is a golden opportunity for pediatricians, researchers, educators, allied health professionals and students to participate and learn about major research undertaking in children and child health. This will be another chance to showcase Filipino hospitality and boast of the wonders and attractions of the Philippines.

For inquiries:
Philippine Pediatric Society, Inc.
3/F Secretariat, PPS Bldg.52 Kalayaan Avenue, Brgy. Malaya,Diliman, Quezon City
Contact: (02) 926-6758 / (02) 926-6759
Email: info@aspr2018.com
Website: http://www.aspr2018.com

FDA Advisory No. 2017-265

Public Warning Against Accessing Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine and other Vaccines from Online Sellers and other Unauthorized Distributors/Retailers

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received several reports of Japanese Encephalitis vaccines and other vaccines being sold or offered for sale online (e.g. social media and websites) and from other unauthorized distributors or retailers.

Following R.A. No. 3720, as amended by R.A. No. 9711, all establishments that sell or offer for sale vaccines and other drug products must first secure appropriate License to Operate (LTO) or authorization from FDA prior to engaging such activities. The issuance of LTO is proof that the establishment is legitimate and complies with good distribution and storage practices, especially cold-chain management which is required for temperature-sensitive products such as vaccines.

In view of these reports, the FDA warns the public against availing vaccines from online sellers and other unauthorized distributors or retailers. Consumers availing from these unauthorized distributors or retailers are at risk of buying vaccines of poor quality, compromised by non-compliance to the required standards of FDA, or worse, at risk of buying counterfeit products.

To determine whether an establishment is licensed with the FDA, kindly validate with the FDA website. Just type in the name of the establishment in the search box (upper right corner).

The FDA has already initiated the conduct of regulatory actions together with concerned marketing authorization holders (MAHs) on the proliferation of vaccines being sold or offered for sale online and from other unauthorized distributors or retailers.

All Local Government Units (LGUs) and Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) are requested to ensure the sale or offer for sale of vaccines by unauthorized distributors or retailers are stopped in their jurisdiction.

Continuous conduct of these activities may be reported to the FDA via report@fda.gov.ph, or through the online reporting facility, eReport, at www.fda.gov.ph/ereport. You may also call the Center for Drug Regulation and Research (CDRR) at telephone number (02) 809-5596.

For more information, please email us at info@fda.gov.ph or visit us at fda.gov.ph.

Dissemination of the information to all concerned is requested.

 for more details, please download program

Deadline of Application for Reclassification to Emeritus Fellow,
Fellow, and Diplomate Examination is on October 2, 2017

SCHEDULE OF SPECIALTY BOARD EXAMINATION

Date	Examination
March 14, 2018	Written
March 16 & 18, 2018	Oral

Venue: Philippine Pediatric Society, Inc. Building