In Pictures: Philippines begins catch-up vaccination after polio returns

The vaccination campaign will run until October 27

Published: October 15, 2019 10:25 Christian Borbon, Senior Web Editor

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A child receives free polio vaccine during a government-led mass vaccination program in Quezon City, Metro Manila. The campaign aims to boost immunisation coverage against the disease to all children five years and below, regardless of their immunisation status. Image Credit: Reuters

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Mothers hold their children while waiting in line to receive free polio vaccine during a government-led mass vaccination program in Quezon City, Metro Manila. The Philippines on September 2019 detected its first case of polio since 2001. Image Credit: Reuters

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A child receives free polio vaccine during a government-led mass vaccination program in Quezon City, Metro Manila. Image Credit: Reuters

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A baby receives free polio vaccine during a government-led mass vaccination program in Quezon City. Image Credit: Reuters

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Mothers hold their children while waiting in line to receive free polio vaccine during a government-led mass vaccination program in Quezon City. Image Credit: Reuters

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A health worker displays a vial of polio vaccine during a government-run vaccination drive in Manila. Image Credit: AFP

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A health worker administers polio vaccine on a child during a government-run vaccination drive in Manila. Image Credit: AFP

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Parents holding their children queue up during a polio vaccination drive at an informal settlers area in Manila. Image Credit: AFP

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A mother watches as a health worker (R) administers polio vaccine on her child during a vaccination drive in Manila. Image Credit: AFP

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A health worker administers free polio vaccine to a child during a government-led mass vaccination program in Quezon City. Image Credit: Reuters

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A child receives free polio vaccine during a government-led mass vaccination program in Quezon City. Image Credit: Reuters

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A health worker administers polio vaccine on a child during a government-run vaccination drive in Manila. Image Credit: AFP

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A health worker administers polio vaccine on a young girl during a government-run vaccination drive in Manila. Image Credit: AFP

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