DOH’s current state of infamy brought by the Dengvaxia debacle has casted a wide shadow of doubt among the Filipino people. As a result, a lot of parents became hesitant to entrust their children’s well-being to a health agency that seemingly takes the youth’s health for granted.

But it should be stressed that the necessity for vaccination goes beyond politics. As one of modern mankind’s most important invention, vaccinations have enabled us to eradicate diseases that killed millions before. The recent uproar and rejection of these vital vaccines could reverse our significant strides towards a safer and healthier environment for our children.

It could even surpass the harm done by Dengvaxia itself.