Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
CAR, Baguio City Benguet
Division of Benguet

NOTIFICATION LETTER

Dear Parents.:

The Department of Health through the Center for Health Development CAR and City Health Office of
Baguio in collaboration with the Department of Education, Division of Baguio City, shall conduct FREE
physical and mental health assessment in all students of this institution, and FREE Human Papillomavirus
(HPV) vaccination among students aging 9-14 years old on March 11-14, 2024.

As part of our commitment to promoting the physical and mental health of the young community, we have
scheduled a complete physical examination session and mental wellness assessment for our students.
Physical examination is a process in which we will be conducting a physical assessment of your child,
including mental status, vaccination status, comorbidities, and diet and lifestyle practices.

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is responsible for the vast majority of cases of cervical cancer. Most sexually
active women and men are infected with HPV at some point in their lives, with maximum risk of exposure
in young adults between 15 and 24 years of age.

The adolescent age group makes up a significant proportion of each country’s population. In the Philippines,
they comprise about 21.5 percent or almost 20 million of the 92 million Filipinos counted in the 2010 census
(NSO, 2010) as cited by the University of the Philippines Population Institute. They are the major
contributors to the labor force and thus form the backbone of each country’s economy.
Maximum benefit from HPV vaccination may be obtained in adolescents because they have not yet been
exposed to HPV and they mount the highest immune response to vaccination.

This Notification is being issued to you as information of the activity that will be conducted on March 11-
14, 2024. Should you have further questions/clarifications on this matter, please get in touch with the
Principal/School Head.

Thank you.

Students’ Name: _____________________________________

Grade Level: ______________
࣑ I will allow my child to join the physical examination session
࣑ I will not allow my child to join the physical examination session
࣑ I will allow my child to be vaccinated with HPV
࣑ I will not allow my child to be vaccinated with HPV
Reasons:
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Parent’s Signature over Printed Name

Kindly return this slip until MARCH 11, 2024 (Monday)