Infographic from DOH/Facebook.
The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday assured the public that vaccine supplies remain sufficient as the nationwide “Ligtas Tigdas” immunization drive enters its second week in Mindanao and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
The DOH reported that a total of 1,899,824 children aged 6 to 59 months have so far been vaccinated against measles and rubella, providing protection against severe illness, hospitalization, and death.
Health officials said demand for vaccines has remained high in both fixed and temporary vaccination sites but stressed that enough doses are available for children under five years old.
The measles vaccination campaign is being carried out jointly by the DOH and local government units as part of efforts to curb the spread of measles and rubella in high-risk areas.
Parents and guardians were advised to coordinate with midwives and healthcare workers in their barangays to check vaccination schedules.
