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Press Release No. 066 | August 28, 2026
The Department of Health (DOH) β Ilocos Region will have a final push against preventable childhood diseases, officially extending the Measles-Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity (MR-SIA) Phase III until September 4, 2026.
The extension aims to close the immunity gap, track down unvaccinated children, and hit the mandatory 95% herd immunity threshold required to prevent a regional measles outbreak.
Vaccination teams will spend the next week conducting aggressive mop-up operations, searching for missed children, and ensuring no household is left vulnerable. Free vaccinations are available daily at all local municipal health centers.