Protect your child now: Kalinga PHO rolls out catch-up measles vaccination to prevent outbreak
The Provincial Health Office in Kalinga, Philippines, is launching a catch-up measles and rubella vaccination campaign in August. This initiative aims to address declining immunization rates and prevent potential outbreaks following a nationwide increase in measles cases.
Why it matters
Public health interventions are critical for preventing the resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases that pose significant risks to child mortality and long-term health.
Tabuk City, Kalinga – Children in Kalinga who missed their routine measles and rubella vaccinations will have another opportunity to be protected as the Provincial Health Office (PHO) prepares to roll out a catch-up immunization campaign in August.
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