This month Department of Health {DOH} launches the “Ligtas sa Tigdas at Polio Mass Immunization Campaign.” Children 5 years old and below are to be administered immunizations against measles and rubella. This month-long campaign also includes polio vaccine.
The nationwide campaign aims to eventually the cases of measles and rubella in the country, as well as sustain its polio-free status first achieved in 2000.
Vaccination are to be administered in local health centers, health stations in barangays, churches, as well a schools and other designated vaccination posts.
The little man’s school scheduled vaccination on 10 September and his pedia gave him the go signal to have these vaccines. Do take advantage of these free vaccinations and visit your local health center now.
Read more about this campaign here: https://www.gov.ph/2014/09/01/president-aquino-leads-nationwide-measlespolio-immunization-campaign-2/
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