Tag: HPV
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Over 1.1 Million First Graders Vaccinated Against Measles and Rubella in School Program
In a significant public health initiative, the Department of Health (DOH) announced that 1,110,698 first-grade students have received vaccinations against measles and rubella as part of the School-Based Immunization Program (SBIP). The announcement was made during a media forum by Health Secretary Dr. Teodoro Herbosa, who highlighted that this number constitutes 67.63% of the targeted…
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Over 7,400 Grade 4 Girls in Caraga Region Vaccinated Against HPV
In a significant health initiative, the Department of Health in Caraga (DOH-13) announced that 7,459 Grade 4 girls across the region have been vaccinated against the human papillomavirus (HPV). This virus is known to be the leading cause of cervical cancer, a prevalent cancer among women. The vaccinations were part of a school-based immunization drive…
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