PSMID Cebu

13/11/2025

A debate that could redefine infection prevention in the Philippines.

Join us for PSMID Debates: Doxycycline as Post-Exposure Prophylaxis — Promise or Pitfall? — where leading experts take on one of today’s most stimulating questions in infectious disease prevention.

Will doxycycline shape the next wave of public health innovation, or are there risks we must confront before its widespread use? Be part of this crucial discussion that could influence future clinical practices and national health policies.

📅 Day 3 | November 20, 2025 | 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
📍Function Room 3, SMX Convention Center, Manila

Register now: psmid2025.com

09/11/2025

When rainy season begins, flu spreads faster while people stay indoors, share limited air space, and the virus survives longer in humid conditions. 🦠

That’s why vaccination during this season matters.💉

(See poster below for more information)

09/11/2025

Immunity is more than prevention — it’s empowerment. 🌍
Step into the next era of vaccines with Dr. Faith D. Villanueva, as she explores the breakthroughs driving adult immunization and the evolving standards shaping our collective protection.

📅 Day 3 | Friday, November 20, 2025 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM
📍 FR 1 | SMX Convention Center, Manila
💬 Plenary 5 — The Future of Adult Immunization

Register here: psmid2025.com

05/11/2025

Unsa ang Leptospirosis? Alang sa dugang impormasyon, basaha kini.

05/11/2025

CEBU & VISAYAS FLOOD ADVISORY: PROTECT YOURSELF FROM LEPTOSPIROSIS 🌧

Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the recent floods. 💚 Please stay vigilant! Leptospirosis can spread through floodwater contaminated with rat urine and can cause serious illness involving the liver, kidneys, or lungs.

🚫 Prevention is better than cure:
A – Avoid wading in floodwaters if possible.
B – Wear boots and gloves during cleanup.
C – Clean your home and surroundings.
P – Keep your area pest-free.
D – Consult your doctor immediately if you had contact with floodwater.

💊 If you already waded in floodwater, see a healthcare provider first before taking any medication.

Doxycycline may be prescribed for prevention depending on risk level, but it is NOT safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women and children under 8 years old.

🚨 Watch for these signs within 2–4 weeks:
• Fever, chills, or muscle pain
• Yellowing of eyes or skin
• Dark or decreased urine

If you notice these, seek medical help immediately.

Together, we can stay safe and strong, Cebu and Visayas. 🙏

04/11/2025

⚠️ POST-FLOOD HEALTH ALERT: PROTECT YOUR FAMILY FROM LEPTOSPIROSIS ⚠️

Cebu is still reeling from Typhoon Tino, and our thoughts are with every family affected by the floods. Please stay safe, floodwaters may carry the Leptospira bacteria that cause leptospirosis. Even a small wound can let infection in.

💊 If you had to wade through floodwaters:
Ask your doctor about doxycycline prophylaxis, a preventive antibiotic sometimes given to people with high-risk exposure (e.g., rescue, cleanup, or daily flooding contact).

🚫 But prevention is still best:
Avoid wading in floodwater whenever possible
Cover all wounds and wear boots or protective gear
Wash thoroughly with soap and clean water after exposure

⛑️ If you develop fever, chills, red eyes, or body pain, seek medical care immediately.
Let’s keep Cebu safe… protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community.

📍Advisory from the Philippine Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (PSMID) Cebu Chapter

17/10/2025

Let’s keep our guard up this flu season! 🦠
Check out the latest PSMID Flu Task Force Report for trends and prevention tips. 🩼

16/10/2025

15/10/2025

✨On Day 1, we step into a space where medicine meets morality — where science is not just about discovery, but about who gets to benefit from it. We reflect on the ethical imperative of justice and access in infectious disease treatments, and look ahead to the defining stories that shape 2025.

These are not just lectures. They are mirrors and compasses — reminding us that the practice of medicine is both a duty and a dialogue with humanity.

🗓 November 18, 2025
🕒 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Hall 3 | SMX Convention Center, Manila

🎤 SPEAKERS & TOPICS:
• Angeles T. Alora, MD — “Justice and Access: Ethical Considerations in the Allocation of Infectious Disease Treatments”
• Mario M. Panaligan, MD — “2025’s Top 10 Stories on Infectious Diseases”

🌿 More voices will rise, and more conversations will shape what comes next.
🔗 Register now: psmid2025.com

07/10/2025

Mga Angay Hinumdoman Bahin sa TETANO

Mag-amping labi na sa panahon sa linog, bagyo, ug baha.

PSMID Cebuano Bersyon 1. Oktubre 7, 2025

05/08/2025

📩 Certificates Sent! Thank you for joining us at the 12th PSMID Midyear Convention and 50th Anniversary of the Cebu Chapter!

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Deadline: August 8, 2025

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