Rappler's latest stories on measles
WHO declares Sri Lanka, Maldives measles-free
The declarations come amid measles outbreaks in developed countries, including the United States
WATCH: PH rising up from a year of outbreaks
In 2019, the Department of Health declared outbreaks of measles and polio in the Philippines. How did this happen?
No reprieve as Samoa's measles death toll hits 70
Among the 70 dead, 61 are children aged 4 or under
Fears for infants in Samoa as measles deaths mount
The Samoan government says the number of fatalities had climbed to 39 and the total number of infections was 2,936, up 250 in a 24-hour period
Measles kills more than 5,000 in DR Congo this year – WHO
The World Health Organization says, the 'outbreak is the largest outbreak worldwide. It is one of the largest that we have seen.' As of November 17, the country had registered 250,270 measles cases, including 5,110 deaths.
Getting measles wipes out immune protection for other diseases
Scientists says the findings 'means the (measles) vaccine is that much more valuable'
Germany makes measles vaccination compulsory for children
Children will only be admitted to kindergarten or school if they have had the vaccinations. These vaccinations will also be compulsory for staff in day-care centers, educational institutions, medical facilities and refugee shelters.
DOH still far from reaching vaccination target
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III says only 11% of the target vaccination coverage rate of 95% has been reached, so far
DOH to vaccinate 9 million schoolchildren
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III says the 9 million children are crucial to achieving the target vaccination coverage 5 months after a measles outbreak was declared
Curacao vows to stop measles spreading from Scientology ship
The Curacao government says it will 'take all necessary precautions to handle the case of measles on board of the Freewinds,' including vaccinations
DOH to declare measles outbreak over only when vaccination target reached
Health officials want to reach vaccination coverage of 95% or over 13 million people
Dozens quarantined in California after measles exposure
The Department of Public Health says hundreds of students and staff at the University of California Los Angeles and California State University had been exposed to a measles carrier earlier this month
Global measles cases up 300% year-on-year – World Health Organization
Measles, which is highly contagious, can be entirely prevented through a two-dose vaccine, but the World Health Organization is sounding the alarm over slipping global vaccination rates
Measles cases decreasing but outbreak not yet over – Duque
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III says the health department still needs to reach its target vaccination coverage of 95%
Hundreds vaccinated after measles emergency in New York
The state of emergency comes during a US surge in measles cases, linked to an anti-vaccination movement
Measles: Nearly wiped-out, on the rise again
The United Nations says worldwide cases of measles jumped by more than 30% in 2017, and infections continued to rise in 2018
DOH holds emergency meeting on high measles cases in Rizal
Health officials say 2,737 measles cases and 121 deaths in Rizal province were recorded from January 1 to March 19, nearly half of the total cases in Calabazon for that period
Over half of infants, toddlers in measles immunization program now vaccinated
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III says 54% of children 6 to 59 months old – the DOH's priority group for immunization – have been vaccinated against the highly contagious disease
Madagascar battles killer measles outbreak
Doctors say people's reluctance to go to hospitals and opposition to vaccinations make it difficult to curb measles cases in Madagascar
DOH monitors rise in dengue cases amid measles outbreak
Health Secretary Francico Duque urges the public to search for and destroy possible breeding grounds for mosquitoes to avoid possible dengue cases in communities
Facebook launches offensive to combat misinformation on vaccines
The company responds to pressure in recent weeks to tackle the problem, amid outbreaks of measles
Large study again confirms MMR vaccine does not cause autism
This study follows more than 650,000 Danish children for over a decade has led researchers to the same conclusion as previous efforts: the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine does not increase a child's risk of autism
PH among top countries with highest increase in measles cases – Unicef
Unicef Executive Director Henrietta Fore warns 'alarmingly high levels' of measles cases worldwide will have 'disastrous consequences' for children if not enough is done to strengthen immunization campaigns
Measles cases now found in nearly every province in PH
EXCLUSIVE: There are only two provinces and one city that have been spared so far. How is the government trying to control the spread of the disease?
Still not enough people getting measles vaccine, says DOH
The Department of Health reiterates that the measles vaccine is safe and that the necessary doses are ready for its mass immunization campaign
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As measles cases rise, DOH proposes 'no vaccination, no enrollment' policy
Education Secretary Leonor Briones says the DepEd will review the proposal while considering the right of students to learn and access to quality basic education
[OPINION] Mistrust in vaccination reflects mistrust in broken health system
The fear stoked by the lack of accountability cannot be quelled by diverting the issue from the root cause of the alleged hysteria, especially when there have been gaps in achieving vaccination targets for several years
Why are measles cases still rising? Duque explains
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III says cases are only expected to subside once the government achieves its target of 95% vaccination coverage
Measles cases breach 8,000-mark over a week since outbreak
DOH says the number of deaths has climbed to 136, nearly double the number in just 7 days
LOOK: Measles vaccination in tents, fast-food chains
The government targets to vaccinate about 12 million Filipinos against measles through its mass immunization campaign
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DOH records 40 deaths in Calabarzon measles outbreak
Antipolo City in Rizal has recorded the highest number of measles cases in the region
WHO warns of 'backsliding' in measles fight as cases soar worldwide
This is frustrating since the disease can be easily prevented with two doses of a 'safe and efficient' vaccine that has been in use since the 1960s, the UN agency says
DOH, DepEd create task force for measles outbreak response in schools
The Department of Health is targeting to vaccinate some 7 million children from kindergarten to Grade 7
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Measles cases in Philippines still rising – Duque
The health department has tapped other government agencies to help conduct a mass immunization campaign in response to the outbreak
Gov't conducts mass immunization campaign to fight measles outbreak
Health Secretary Francisco Duque says government efforts are focused in completing the mass immunization in the quickest possible time
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Love trumps fear: Payatas parents get babies vaccinated
Some mothers choose to get their children vaccinated against measles even as their husbands remain wary of immunization
DOH Calabarzon creates task force to address increase in measles cases
Calabarzon is the region with the highest number of deaths due to measles, as of February 10
6 dead in Central Luzon due to measles
Bulacan has the most number of suspected cases of measles in Central Luzon, followed by Pampanga, according to DOH Region 3
EXPLAINER: When should one get vaccinated against measles?
Is the measles vaccine safe? Can adults get vaccinated?
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At least 70 deaths due to measles – DOH
(UPDATED) The Department of Health says almost 4 out of 5 fatalities were not vaccinated for measles
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PhilHealth reminder: Confinement due to measles covered by benefits
(UPDATED) Patients with no PhilHealth are also entitled to some benefits when they are confined due to measles
Malacañang to LGUs: Get involved in immunization info drive
Under the Mandatory Infants and Children Health Immunization Act, the DOH and other government agencies, NGOs, professional and academic societies, and LGUs must have information campaigns on immunization
DOH records 508% increase in measles cases in Cordillera
(UPDATED) The regional health office has monitored 79 measles cases in the region from January 1 to February 2 – more than 5 times what it recorded in the same period last year
Davao City measles cases down; adults to be vaccinated too
There are fewer measles cases recorded in January 2019 compared to the same period last year in President Duterte's home city
