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Vaccination and immunization news — public health campaigns, advisories, and related medical reporting.
The Department of Health aims to vaccinate 95% of Filipino children to achieve herd immunity against preventable diseases. With only 66% vaccinated so far,…
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Ilocos Norte’s HPV vaccination program, which achieved 90 percent coverage among children aged 9 to 14, will be presented at the World Hospital Congress in…
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A vaccination record is more than a piece of paper. It is a promise to the community: I will do my part to keep you safe.
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Western Visayas reaches 62 percent measles-rubella vaccination coverage as health workers and local partners work to protect children through community-based…
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Cebu’s measles-rubella vaccination campaign reached only 21.2% of its target children, with health officials citing vaccine misinformation and parental…
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Five Eastern Visayas provinces ranked among the Philippines’ lowest in fully immunized children in 2025, with rates ranging from 46 to 53 percent.
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SM City Davao vaccinated 118 cats and dogs against rabies in partnership with the City Veterinarian’s Office and Bantay Hayop Davao to promote animal and…
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Manila pet owners are urged to take precautions against rabies after seven people tested positive for rabies encephalitis following dog bites, highlighting the…
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DOH nurse Kelvin Castro, 35, died after a cracked concrete waiting shed collapsed and crushed him while he was waiting for a boat after a vaccination drive in…
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Central Visayas health officials urge parents to rely on medical professionals, not social media claims, as the measles-rubella vaccination campaign reaches…
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Makati was recognized by the Department of Health for vaccinating more than 95 percent of children covered by its measles-rubella campaign, while also…
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The Department of Health in Eastern Visayas will launch a measles-rubella immunization campaign targeting more than 445,000 children aged six to 59 months…
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The “Because She Can: Preventive Health for a Thriving Future” roundtable by MSD in the Philippines highlights the importance of women’s preventive healthcare,…
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There is a raft of misinformation circulating about the vaccine in rural Pakistan.
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Quezon City health officials report 143 measles cases from 1 January to 15 April, warning that infants too young for vaccination are at high risk and depend on…
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The campaign will be expanded to vaccinate more women and increase awareness on the preventable cervical cancer.
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Cagayan de Oro City plans a veterinary clinic building offering free medical care and anti-rabies vaccination for pets, boosting community animal health.
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The Department of Health clarifies it will not penalize parents who refuse child vaccination, focusing instead on education, addressing misinformation, and…
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