DOH sends off vaccination teams for ‘Chikiting Ligtas’ drive in May

SAFE KIDS. With cases of polio, measles and rubella back in the DOH charts, the government shuffles in to mobilize and spread its vaccination teams to get to every kid from newborn to 59 months or below five years old free vaccines as they are the most vulnerable group against these three vaccine-preventable diseases.

57% vaccination coverage in 70% of its population

Nearly a year after starting the much-needed inoculations against coronavirus disease (Covid-19), and while gunning for vaccination of at least 70 percent of its population, Bohol has managed to give full protection to only 57 percent of the 70 percent.