The Philippines will carry out a nationwide supplemental immunization activity (SIA) campaign—dubbed “Chikiting Ligtas”—against measles, rubella, and polio through the end of May, targeting 11 million children under age 5 against polio and vaccinating at least 9.5 million ages 9 months to 5 years against measles and rubella. The monthlong door-to-door campaign seeks to increase coverage rates and curb measles infections. The Philippines has reported a 541% increase in measles and rubella cases in the first two months of 2023, according to BusinessMirror. GMA News; BusinessMirror; Philippine Information Agency
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