The Philippines began a catch-up immunization drive in Metro Manila on November 7, aiming to reach infants age 1 and under who have not received inoculations against vaccine-preventable diseases such as polio, measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, hepatitis B and HPV. During the 10-day effort (dubbed “Vax-Baby-Vax”), 137,701 infants received catch-up vaccinations, with the highest coverage rates in Manila, Quezon City and Parañaque City. Manila Bulletin
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