DOH: 3 dead as measles hit Bicol region | Inquirer News

DOH: 3 dead as measles hit Bicol region

/ 09:05 AM September 06, 2018

LEGAZPI CITY – At least three patients in the provinces of Albay and Camarines Norte have died from measles out of almost 200 suspected cases in the Bicol region, the Department of Health (DOH) said Thursday.

Dr. Rita Mae Ang-Bon, the family cluster head of DOH Bicol said they have recorded 187 suspected cases of measles throughout the region from January 1 to September 1 this year.

“It is high compared in 2017 covering the same period which only reached up to 54 suspected cases,” Bon said.

Article continues after this advertisement

The DOH has recorded 12 measles cases in Albay, 38 in Camarines Norte, 60 in Camarines Sur, three in Catanduanes, 62 in Masbate, and 12 in Sorsogon.

Meanwhile, a simultaneous school-based measles, mumps and rubella vaccinations were done by the DOH nationwide to protect students from the diseases.  /muf

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

TAGS: Bicol, DoH, Local news, measles

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

© Copyright 1997-2024 INQUIRER.net | All Rights Reserved

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.