1.2 million kids to receive measles, rubella vaccines
The Department of Health has launched a vaccination campaign in Metro Manila targeting 1.2 million children against measles and rubella. Health officials emphasized the importance of the program to prevent serious complications like pneumonia and encephalitis.
Why it matters
Public health initiatives are essential for preventing outbreaks of communicable diseases in densely populated urban areas.
About Us | Contact Us | Advertise | Privacy Policy | Member Agreement | Copyright Notice Copyright (c) 2026. Philstar Global Corp. All Rights Reserved My Profile Sign Out Subscribe Subscribe HOME HEADLINES OPINION NATION WORLD BUSINESS SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT LIFESTYLE EVENTS COUPONS OTHER SECTIONS X DUTERTE ICC TRIAL CORRUPTION SCANDAL FACT CHECKS EXPLAINERS Nation 1.2 million kids to receive measles, rubella vaccines Rhodina Villanueva - The Philippine Star June 2, 2026 | 12:00am Children aged below five years are targeted for inoculation. STAR / Edd Gumban MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Health (DOH) yesterday rolled out a measles and rubella vaccination program targeting around 1.2 million children in Metro Manila.
The article is a standard public health announcement based on government data.
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