NEWBORN SCREENING

Republic Act 9288: Newborn Screening Act of 2004

Illustrates a procedure to detect a genetic and metabolic
disorder in newborns that may lead to mental retardation and
even death if left untreated. In many countries, newborn
screening has been a mechanism that protects babies from
health risks.

Why Newborn Screening important?

This test can identify rare
disorders that cause brain damage or
death if not treated early.

What does a newborn screening

consist of?
While all states require
newborn screening. NBS can include
a heel stick, hearing screen, and
pulse oximetry. The conditions that
newborn babies are screened for
varies by state. for every infant, the
number of conditions on state
screening panels vary.

“Newborn screening saves

babies,
PD 996: EXPANDED PROGRAM ON
IMMUNIZATION

• Was established in 1976 to

ensure that infants/children and
mothers have access to routinely
recommended infant/childhood
vaccines.
• Six vaccine-preventable diseases
were initially included in the EPI:
tuberculosis, poliomyelitis,
diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and
measles. In 1986, 21.3% “fully
immunized” children less than
fourteen months of age based on
the EPI Comprehensive Program
review
• BCG, DPT, OPV Hepa B, Measles

Republic Act 10152

“Mandatory Infants and Children Health Immunization
Act of 2011”
In accordance with Article II, Section 15 of the Constitution, it is
hereby declared to be the policy of the State to take a proactive
role in the preventive health care of infants and children. Towards
this end, the State shall adopt a comprehensive, mandatory
and sustainable immunization program for vaccine-preventable
diseases for all infants and children.