MANILA, Philippines — A group of doctors has warned against outbreaks of potentially deadly diseases in “epic proportion” unless the lingering effects of the Dengvaxia scare is finally stopped. Doctors for Truth and Public Welfare said fear-mongering persons should be stopped from spreading unproven claims that has led to a drastic drop in vaccine confidence in the country. According to the doctors, vaccine confidence in the country has already dropped to only 32 percent in 2018 from a high 93 percent in 2015. Health Undersecretary Eric Domingo had attributed the continuing increase in measles cases to the people’s refusal to have themselves and their children vaccinated. The confirmed measles cases now total 3,793 with Metro Manila accounting for the highest number of confirmed measles cases at 739, followed by ARMM with 605.

Source: Philippine Star December 16, 2018 16:00 UTC