Half a million Mindanao kids still unvaccinated
The Department of Health warns of measles risk in Mindanao, urging parents to vaccinate children as 520,000 remain unprotected. Herd immunity and early…
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Vaccination and immunization news — public health campaigns, advisories, and related medical reporting.
Metro Manila infant vaccination hits 83% amid national push
Parañaque City leads Metro Manila with a 99% childhood immunization rate, boosting regional efforts to protect infants from preventable diseases, while other…
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PBBM orders intensified Mindanao vax drive vs measles, rubella
President Marcos orders DoH to expand “Ligtas Tigdas” campaign in Mindanao, protecting over 1 million children against measles and rubella.
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BARMM logs 1-M measles vaccinations
Over 1 million children in BARMM have been vaccinated against measles and German measles under the DoH’s “Ligtas Tigdas” campaign, with health officials…
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DoH-XI holds measles-rubella vax activity
Davao Region launches the “Ligtas Tigdas” supplemental immunization campaign from 19 January to 13 February, targeting children 6 months to 59 months to…
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Measles-rubella cases rise
Measles and rubella cases in the Philippines surged 32% in 2025, prompting the Department of Health to launch a nationwide immunization campaign targeting 11…
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Lawmaker urges free flu shots for seniors
Lawmaker Milagros Aquino-Magsaysay urges local governments to provide free flu vaccines for senior citizens, emphasizing protection against flu and TB during…
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Arm sore, heart grateful: A reminder about adult vaccinations
The gift of prevention doesn’t end in childhood — it continues with every shot we choose to take.
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Zoo Penguins Get Bird Flu Shots
In a month, the young penguins born this year will get a booster shot.
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Batangas pets get free spay, vaccines
Meralco and Landco Pacific partnered to provide free spaying, neutering, and anti-rabies vaccinations for 250 pets in San Juan, Batangas, promoting animal…
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Pneumonia among top killers in the Philippines
Experts warn that pneumonia remains one of the Philippines’ top killers, with nearly 45,000 deaths in 2024. During World Pneumonia Day, doctors stressed the…
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Gov’t seeks intensified fight vs meningitis
Health experts are calling for stronger government efforts to combat meningitis through vaccination, stressing that prevention, awareness, and preparedness are…
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Iloilo targets rabies-free status by 2030
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DoH cites Laoag for 90% HPV vaccination coverage
The Department of Health honors Laoag City for achieving 90% HPV vaccination coverage for girls aged 9–14, highlighting the city’s model collaboration among…
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Injections no more? Floss-based vaccine found effective
A groundbreaking study suggests vaccines could one day be delivered through dental floss instead of needles. Tests on mice and humans show promising results,…
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New HPV project targets cervical cancer deaths
While most HPV infections clear on their own, some lead to pre-cancerous changes in the cervix that, if left undetected and untreated, can develop into cancer.
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Muntinlupa sets school-based vaccination drive
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