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Close to 1M kids in BARMM get measles vaccine —DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) has reported 1,627 cases of measles and rubella (MR) nationwide as of April 6, with four associated deaths.
Children under 10 years old are most affected, representing 82% of all cases, with a significant portion younger than five.
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) accounts for 48% of the total cases, prompting the DOH to launch a Measles Outbreak Response Immunization (MORI) in the region.
As of April 17, close to one million children aged six months to below 10 years old in BARMM have been vaccinated against measles, reaching 72% of the target population.
The top three provinces with the highest vaccination coverage are Maguindanao del Norte with 91.2 percent, Sulu with 89.5 percent, and Maguindanao del Sur with 81.8 percent.
Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa stated that dedication, commitment, and unity were instrumental in achieving this coverage, emphasizing that "Bawat Buhay Mahalaga."
Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads through the air, mainly through coughing or sneezing.
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