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DOH logs more than 4,700 measles-rubella cases Jan to Nov 2025
The Department of Health (DOH) is monitoring measles cases in evacuation centers following recent typhoons.
The country has recorded 4,718 measles-rubella cases from January to November 2025, a 37% increase from 3,434 cases in 2024.
Rubella cases have more than doubled, from 53 last year to 118 this year.
Approximately 73% of the measles cases are unvaccinated children aged five years and below.
The DOH has procured an additional 2 million measles-rubella vaccine doses and has sufficient supply.
Medical teams are administering free measles-rubella vaccines in evacuation centers.
A supplementary immunization activity for children under five years old who have not been vaccinated is planned for next year.
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