MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health on Thursday called on the public to get vaccinated as cases of measles, rubella and pertussis increase.
The World Health Organization earlier raised alarm at the rapid spread of measles, with over 306,000 cases reported worldwide last year—a 79% increase from 2022. “Epidemiologic profile shows that those under five years of age and who are unvaccinated are the most affected,” the DOH noted. Both spread easily when an infected person coughs or sneezes. However, measles and rubella can be prevented with the MMR vaccine.
In the Philippines, the highly politicized Dengvaxia controversy eroded public trust in the government’s immunization programs. This not only discredited the anti-dengue vaccine, but also sowed doubt on other vaccines that protect against life-threatening diseases. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is another vaccine-preventable disease experiencing a resurgence.
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