The Philippines 2004 measles campaign: a success story towards elimination

Trop Doct. 2009 Jan;39(1):36-8. doi: 10.1258/td.2008.070444.

Abstract

Prior to the 2004 Philippines Measles Follow up Elimination Campaign, measles caused an estimated 6000 deaths among Filipino children. After the campaign, cases and deaths decreased by 96.4% and 99.2%, respectively. The Nationwide Rapid Coverage Assessments, with an extensive system of feedback, was the prime factor in reaching the under-immunized areas.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Government Programs*
  • Humans
  • Immunization Programs*
  • Infant
  • Measles / epidemiology*
  • Measles / prevention & control
  • Measles Vaccine / administration & dosage*
  • Philippines
  • Program Evaluation*
  • Sentinel Surveillance

Substances

  • Measles Vaccine