Published on October 26, 2026 by the Municipality of Miagao under News.
On August 6, 2026, the Municipal Health Office (MHO) successfully launched the Measles-Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity (MR SIA).
The program targets children aged 6 to 59 months and aims to protect them against measles (tigdas) and rubella (makahiya), both of which are highly contagious vaccine-preventable diseases.
In an interview, Ms. Mary Christine Molejona of the MHO explained that part of the program's implementation involves deploying the MHO vaccination team to various barangays. This strategy is intended to bring immunization services closer to communities and ensure that all eligible children receive the required vaccine.
According to Ms. Molejona, the vaccination schedules will be posted and announced in advance to facilitate proper dissemination of information and encourage parents and guardians to bring their children to the designated vaccination sites.
Three photos show: 1) MHO staff and mothers with children holding vaccination cards in front of a Ligtas Tigdas backdrop with overlaid text 'RHU LAUNCHES MR SIA FOR CHILDREN'; 2) two mothers holding young children displaying cards in front of a 'Launching of Measles Rubella 2026' backdrop; 3) a health worker vaccinating a young child held by a parent.