IN a proactive effort to protect Lagunenses from seasonal influenza Gov. Sol Aragones led a free flu vaccination drive in the towns of Alaminos and Rizal on January 23, 2026.
The program, spearheaded by the Provincial Government of Laguna through the Provincial Health Office, is intended exclusively for Laguna residents and aims to boost community immunity amid the rising number of flu and respiratory illness cases.
Dr. Odilon Inoncillo of the Provincial Health Office also joined the initiative and explained that the flu vaccine provides protection for up to one year. “Importante may pangontra tayo at ang importante ay libre ang flu vaccine.” said Gov. Sol Aragones. The governor personally visited Alaminos to support the program, showing the provincial government’s commitment to public health.
Mayor Eric Bolado Lopez, along with local council members, welcomed the initiative and thanked Gov. Sol for the program. “Gob maraming-maraming salamat po dahil napaka-ganda po ng inyong programa para sa lalawigan ng Laguna at sa labis-labis na pagmamahal sa aming bayan,” said Mayor Lopez.
Residents also expressed their gratitude. Flora Ligas said, “Napaka-laking bagay po nito para sa amin, mga senior citizen lalo na uso po ang sakit ngayon.” Eleazar Vergara added, “Lubos po akong nagpapasalamat kay Gob Sol sa libreng flu vaccine. Sobrang halaga nito dahil makakaiwas po kami sa mga sakit tulad ng ubo o sipon.”
Health officials reminded residents to monitor for possible side effects and seek medical help if needed. The free flu vaccination drive is part of the provincial government’s preventive health campaign, aimed at protecting Lagunenses and reducing the spread of influenza in the community.
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