Iloilo battling misinformation to boost immunization vs measles, rubella

Iloilo battling misinformation to boost immunization vs measles, rubella

ILOILO CITY—The Province of Iloilo is fighting misinformation among parents and guardians to boost the immunization progam against measles and rubella (MR), which the Department of Health (DOH) is once again pushing.“Let’s not demonize immunization,” urged Iloilo Governor Arthur “Toto” Defensor Jr.Defensor described immunization as “hulog ng langit (heaven-sent) to allay fears of parents over immunization.The Iloilo Provincial Health Office (PHO…

Walter Reed Promotes Importance of Immunizations

AUGUST 14, 2026 – While August is recognized as National Immunization Awareness Month, staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s Allergy, Immunology and Immunization Clinic encourage patients to make year-round consideration of their immunization status a priority. Staying on top of immunizations not only keeps families and communities safe from disease but also helps ensure our service members are healthy and fit to stand on the f…