San Juan launches measles drive for World Immunization Week

MANILA, Philippines — The San Juan government kicked off yesterday the observance of World Immunization Week, with about 250 beneficiaries receiving vaccines during a ceremonial rollout at the city’s theazter.

The activity was organized in partnership with the Department of Health–Metro Manila Center for Health Development, international organizations, medical groups and community stakeholders.

Anchored on the global theme “For Every Generation, Vaccines Work” and the local message “Bakuna at Proteksyon ni Baby, My Responsibility,” the event highlighted the importance of shared responsibility in protecting children and vulnerable sectors from vaccine-preventable diseases.

The program featured the pre-launch of the “Ligtas Tigdas” campaign and ceremonial vaccination covering routine and catch-up immunization, including human papillomavirus or HPV and tetanus-diphtheria (Td) vaccines.

Priority sectors include infants and children aged 0 to 23 months, Grade 4 students eligible for HPV vaccination, pregnant women requiring Td immunization and parents of children needing routine and catch-up vaccines.