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Malacañang urges parents to vaccinate children against measles, other heat-related diseases
Malacañang urges parents to vaccinate children against measles, other heat-related diseases
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Malacañang urges parents to vaccinate children against measles, other heat-related diseases
by Alessandra C. Frianela26 March 2025
Courtesy: RTVM/YT

Malacañang on Wednesday advised parents to have their children vaccinated against measles and other summer-related illnesses.

In a press briefing, Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro announced that the 'Bakunahan sa Purok ni Juan,' a vaccination drive targeting measles, has been launched in selected local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila.

"Ito ay ginaganap na po noong March 17 up to 28. So, kung ang mga kababayan natin ay may mga panahon, punta lamang po sila sa mga health center at mai-a-avail po nila itong pagbabakuna, especially po sa sinasabi nating tigdas," said Castro.

Castro said that individuals can access the vaccine at health centers located in the following cities:

  • Caloocan
  • Quezon City
  • Taguig
  • Manila
  • Mandaluyong
  • Las Piñas

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Moreover, the initiative will be implemented in other LGUs in the second quarter of 2025.

Government response to expected high heat index

The government assured that it is closely monitoring the situation regarding the expected high heat index in the country amid the summer season.

To address the issue, the Department of Health (DOH) issued Department Memorandum No. 2025-0114, which outlines measures to mitigate the health impacts of heat.

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Included in the memorandum are the establishment of 'bukas centers' to assist the public, as well as initiatives for public health literacy, the creation of cooling centers, and the development of climate-resilient health infrastructure, which includes hydration stations.

"Minsan may mga factors po talaga na mahirap na i-predict. Pero ang gobyerno po ay handa sa ganitong klaseng mga pagkakataon at sitwasyon," said Castro.

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