DOH urges vaccination against measles, polio

DOH Health Promotion Bureau Director Dr. Beverly Ho urged parents on Wednesday to vaccinate their children against measles, polio, and rubella to prevent potential outbreaks next year.

Despite a decrease in vaccine coverage this year, the DOH reports no rise in cases due to adherence to minimum health standards like proper handwashing during the pandemic.

The agency will launch an immunization drive from October 26 to November 25 in several regions including Ilocos region, Cagayan Valley, Cordilleras, Mimaropa, Bicol region, and Mindanao.