ICC - Health Services

14/11/2025

November is Diabetes Awareness Month! 🩺💙 Let's shine a light on diabetes, understand the risks, and support those living with it.

Quick Facts:
- Type 1: Autoimmune condition where the body attacks insulin-producing cells.
- Type 2: Often linked to lifestyle, but genetics play a role too.
- Gestational: Happens during pregnancy.

Simple Ways to Help:
- Get your blood sugar checked.
- Move more, eat balanced meals.
- Support loved ones with diabetes.

11/11/2025

📢 OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Immaculada Concepcion College – Health Services Office

The Health Services Office is pleased to announce the Third Batch of the Flu Vaccination Program, which will be held as follows:

📅 Date: November 12, 2025 (Wednesday)
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
📍 Venue: ICC Clinic
👥 Participants: Students who have availed of the vaccination program of the ICC Health Services Office

Reminders Before Vaccination:
• Do not proceed with the vaccination if you have received any other vaccine within the last two (2) weeks.
• The recommended interval between vaccinations is at least two (2) weeks.
• Do not proceed if you currently have a fever.
• Those with egg allergies or those taking more than 2mg of oral cortisone or prednisone (steroids) are advised not to receive the vaccine.

📞 Please wait for the call or message from the Health Services Office regarding your batch schedule.

Let us all continue to prioritize our health and well-being.

ICC - Health Services

07/11/2025

📢 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐈𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐒 📢

Face masks are no longer mandatory within Immaculada Concepcion College of Soldiers Hills, Caloocan City Inc. 😷
However, students and staff with flu-like symptoms (such as cough and colds) are still encouraged to wear a mask or stay home.

Let’s continue to practice good hygiene and keep our school safe and healthy! 💪

04/11/2025

📢 𝙁𝙇𝙐 𝙑𝘼𝘾𝘾𝙄𝙉𝙀 𝙎𝙐𝙍𝙑𝙀𝙔 & 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙂𝙍𝘼𝙈 𝘼𝙉𝙉𝙊𝙐𝙉𝘾𝙀𝙈𝙀𝙉𝙏 – 3rd 𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 💉🛡️
We’re now opening the second batch of our Flu Vaccination Program to ALL STUDENTS & EMPLOYEES as part of our continued effort to promote health and protection during the upcoming flu season!

We're also conducting a quick survey to gauge interest and help us plan accordingly. Your response is greatly appreciated.

📍 Program Details:
🗓️ Date & Time: To be announced
📌 Location: Health Services Office
💉 Vaccine: Influvac Tetra (ABBOTT)
🔬 Type: 0.5ml prefilled syringe, Suspension for Injection (IM/SC)
🌍 Strains: 2025 WHO-Recommended (Southern Hemisphere)
👶 Eligible Age: 6 months and above

📆 Dosing Schedule:
• Adults: 1 dose annually
• First-time recipients (below 9 y/o): 2 doses, 1 month apart
⏳ Interval: Must wait at least 2 weeks after receiving any other vaccine

💰 Cost per dose: ₱875.00

📝 Take the survey here:
👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgTSFJh7cHnNR_aRl1axzRSSSxm9orMwA5lmR7VyJ7VZyDTw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=117448960092607658327

📅 Survey Deadline: Nov. 7,2025

💪 Let’s keep our campus safe and flu-free—get vaccinated and encourage others too!

27/10/2025

💙 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤! 💙
October 27–31, 2025

The Immaculada Concepcion College of Soldier’s Hills, Caloocan City Inc. – Health Services Office proudly celebrates our dedicated nurses who serve with compassion, care, and commitment every single day. 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️✨

Thank you for being the heart of healthcare — your hard work and kindness make a world of difference in our ICC community! 🌟

27/10/2025

💙💙💙

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐂𝐂 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲!

The Immaculada Concepcion College of Soldier’s Hills, Caloocan City Inc. – Health Services Office proudly welcomes Nurse Maria Ellen Bernardino-Mendoza to our team! 💙

Your dedication and compassion for healthcare will surely make a positive impact on our ICC community. We’re excited to have you with us, Nurse Ellen! 👩‍⚕️💫

27/10/2025

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐂𝐂 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲!

The Immaculada Concepcion College of Soldier’s Hills, Caloocan City Inc. – Health Services Office proudly welcomes Nurse Maria Ellen Bernardino-Mendoza to our team! 💙

Your dedication and compassion for healthcare will surely make a positive impact on our ICC community. We’re excited to have you with us, Nurse Ellen! 👩‍⚕️💫

22/10/2025

📢 𝙁𝙇𝙐 𝙑𝘼𝘾𝘾𝙄𝙉𝙀 𝙎𝙐𝙍𝙑𝙀𝙔 & 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙂𝙍𝘼𝙈 𝘼𝙉𝙉𝙊𝙐𝙉𝘾𝙀𝙈𝙀𝙉𝙏 – 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 💉🛡️
We’re now opening the second batch of our Flu Vaccination Program to ALL STUDENTS & EMPLOYEES as part of our continued effort to promote health and protection during the upcoming flu season!

We're also conducting a quick survey to gauge interest and help us plan accordingly. Your response is greatly appreciated.

📍 Program Details:
🗓️ Date & Time: To be announced
📌 Location: Health Services Office
💉 Vaccine: Influvac Tetra (ABBOTT)
🔬 Type: 0.5ml prefilled syringe, Suspension for Injection (IM/SC)
🌍 Strains: 2025 WHO-Recommended (Southern Hemisphere)
👶 Eligible Age: 6 months and above

📆 Dosing Schedule:
• Adults: 1 dose annually
• First-time recipients (below 9 y/o): 2 doses, 1 month apart
⏳ Interval: Must wait at least 2 weeks after receiving any other vaccine

💰 Cost per dose: ₱875.00

📝 Take the survey here:
👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgTSFJh7cHnNR_aRl1axzRSSSxm9orMwA5lmR7VyJ7VZyDTw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=117448960092607658327

📅 Survey Deadline: October 23, 2025

💪 Let’s keep our campus safe and flu-free—get vaccinated and encourage others too!

21/10/2025

| Ipinaliwanag ni infectious disease expert Dr. Nina Gloriani na hindi na kailangang magpatupad ng lockdown kahit may pagtaas ng mga kaso ng influenza-like illnesses. https://tinyurl.com/36cfcnhs | via ONE News

20/10/2025

📣 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐘 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 | 𝐈𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐃𝐀 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐏𝐂𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄

In response to the recent rise in flu-like illnesses, ICC will be implementing a Mandatory Indoor Masking Policy starting Monday, October 20, 2025.

🗓️ October 17, 2025 (Friday): Start wearing your facemask as early preparation.
🗓️ October 20, 2025 (Monday): Official start of the mandatory indoor masking.

😷 Let’s protect one another by wearing our masks, practicing good hygiene, and staying home if feeling unwell.

Together, we can maintain a safe and healthy learning environment. 💙

17/10/2025

The Department of Health on Friday denied reports that there will be a lockdown in some areas in the country amid the spread of influenza-like illnesses (ILI).

“What we have is the seasonal respiratory illnesses. It’s not a flu outbreak. We do not have a flu outbreak. It is our ILI season, marami siyang sakit like ubo, sipon, trangkaso and all other similar illnesses that spreads very fast during the rainy season,” DOH Secretary Ted Herbosa said.

Read the article in the comments section for more details.