ZAMBOANGA CITY: Two children had died of measles in Zamboanga City where health officials recently declared an outbreak with 200 cases reported since January in the wake of their parents’ refusal to have their children inoculated. Health officials said many mothers had refused government inoculation of their children over reportedly rising number of fatalities among minors across the country who were given the anti-dengue vaccine Dengvaxia. The City Health Office urged those with measles to avoid direct contact with other people to prevent contamination. a measles outbreak was declared in Davao City after four deaths and more than 200 cases were reported, of which 17 were confirmed. The number of cases has risen since January 6 and health officials noted some factors that possibly contributed to the increase.

Source: Manila Times March 01, 2018 16:07 UTC