DoH, DepEd launch vaccine campaign for schoolchildren

By Reina C. Tolentino

Oct 07, 2024 4:28 pm

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health and the Department of Education on Monday launched the Bakuna Eskwela campaign for the vaccination of school-age children to protect them from several diseases.

The campaign targets the vaccination of at least 3.8 million public school students in Grades 1 and 7 against measles, rubella, tetanus, and diphtheria.

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