The Department of Health debunked posts circulating online spreading false information about the safety of the vaccine

A Facebook user falsely claimed that the measles and measles-rubella vaccines under the 'Ligtas Tigdas' campaign are unsafe.

The Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed the vaccines' safety and effectiveness, stating that typical side effects are mild and temporary.

The DOH aims to achieve 95% vaccination coverage to prevent outbreaks of measles, a highly contagious disease that poses greater risks than the rare serious side effects of the vaccine.

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