Manila, Aug. 6 -- The Department of Health (DOH) in Region 1 (Ilocos Region) is set to roll out its anti-measles and rubella vaccination drive on Aug. 10 to 28 this year.

The Measles-Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity (MR-SIA) targets all children aged six to 59 months, regardless of previous vaccination status, to increase immunity and prevent outbreaks rapidly, according to DOH-Ilocos.

DOH-1 Regional Director Helen Tobias, in a statement on Thursday, said the success of the MR-SIA depends on collective action hence, she called on local chief executives, government agencies, schools, barangay officials, civil society organizations, faith-based groups, and private sector partners to work together to ensure the success of the two...