Tag: school immunization
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Over 164,000 Students in Ilocos Region Vaccinated Against Measles, Rubella, and Tetanus
In a significant health initiative, over 164,000 students across the Ilocos Region have been vaccinated against measles-rubella, tetanus-diphtheria, and human papillomavirus as part of the ‘Bakuna Eskwela’ school-based immunization program. The campaign, which ran from October to November, targeted students in Grades 1, 4, and 7, aiming to protect them from preventable diseases. Dr. Rheuel…
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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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