Philippines DOH: ‘Deworming’ pills side effects normal

In a follow-up to the outbreak of ill schoolkids in in Zamboanga del Norte province who took the deworming medication, Albendazole, Philippines health officials say the illnesses are due to "normal" side effects seen with the anti-parasitic drug. Last week, some 1,000 children were taken ill with vomiting, stomach ache, and dizziness after taking the drug during the semiannual program, "Oplan ["]