measles vaccine - updates

Rappler's latest stories on measles vaccine

ARTICLE FINDER

Getting measles wipes out immune protection for other diseases

Nov 01, 2019 - 1:28 PM

Scientists says the findings 'means the (measles) vaccine is that much more valuable'

A child reacts during a Philippine Read Cross Measles Outbreak Vaccination Response in Baseco compound, a slum area in Manila on February 16, 2019. - A growing measles outbreak in the Philippines killed at least 25 people last month, officials said, putting some of the blame on mistrust stoked by a scare over an anti-dengue fever vaccine. (Photo by Noel CELIS / AFP)

Germany makes measles vaccination compulsory for children

Jul 17, 2019 - 7:06 PM

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.

Facebook launches offensive to combat misinformation on vaccines

Mar 08, 2019 - 2:08 PM

The company responds to pressure in recent weeks to tackle the problem, amid outbreaks of measles

Love trumps fear: Payatas parents get babies vaccinated

Feb 12, 2019 - 8:45 PM

Some mothers choose to get their children vaccinated against measles even as their husbands remain wary of immunization

OUTBREAK RESPONSE. Barangay Payatas community health workers hold a house to house measles vaccinations after the Department of Health announced a measles outbreak in Metro Manila and other areas in Luzon, Central Visayas, and Western Visayas. Photo by Darren Langit/Rappler

Davao City measles cases down; adults to be vaccinated too

Feb 08, 2019 - 7:51 PM

There are fewer measles cases recorded in January 2019 compared to the same period last year in President Duterte's home city

DOH launches 'Ligtas Tigdas' as measles cases rise to 723

Apr 12, 2018 - 2:40 PM

The Department of health will hold supplemental measles vaccination drives for children 4 years old and below in Metro Manila and parts of Mindanao from April to June

MEASLES VACCINE. The DOH launches a new strategy to help address the rising cases of measles in the country

After Dengvaxia scare, measles cases soar to 598

Apr 03, 2018 - 12:53 PM

Health Secretary Francisco Duque III appeals to parents to allow their children to get the 'very safe' and 'protective' vaccine against measles offered by the government

RISING CASES. More and more Filipinos are getting rashes like this due to measles.

Negros Oriental declares measles outbreak

Mar 06, 2018 - 3:15 PM

(UPDATED) A total of 7 areas in the province are reporting cases of measles. The exact number of cases has yet to be announced.

OUTBREAK. Negros Oriental is now the 4th major area in the Philippines where a measles outbreak has been declared by the government.

DOH declares measles outbreak in Taguig barangay

Mar 01, 2018 - 5:25 PM

(UPDATED) Health Undersecretary Enrique Domingo explains they declared an outbreak even with only 7 cases because measles is a vaccine-preventable disease

OUTBREAK. Rashes appear on the skin of patients with measles. File photo from Shutterstock

Aquino to parents: Get measles vaccines for your kids

Sep 01, 2014 - 1:27 PM

The President says a 95 vaccination coverage has to be achieved Health centers will administer vaccines the entire September to children under 5 years old

DOH to give catch-up measles vaccinations in 7 provinces

Jan 22, 2014 - 7:15 AM

Parents can bring their children to health centers January 23 February 3 in Metro Manila Cavite Laguna Batangas Rizal Quezon Bulacan and Pampanga

England prepares mass vaccination push as measles cases rise

Apr 25, 2013 - 7:58 AM

England aims to inject a million youngsters with measles vaccine following a surge in cases of the potentially fatal disease public health authorities said