Romualdez reminded parents to take precautionary measures to avoid complications. The age range of those afflicted with measles were a month old to 66 years old. About 22 percent of the victims were below nine months old. The report stated that the most affected group is that of the one to four years age group. Romualdez urged parents to bring their children for vaccination since it is the cheapest and most effective means of preventing measles.
Measles vaccines are available for free in health centers.
Vaccination is highly recommended for children at least nine years old. Romualdez urged local leaders to continue its measles vaccination coverage to prevent more children from getting sick of measles. He said that identifying high-risk population, immunizing these children and educating the community would prevent high measles incidence. Roberto Calinisan, Central Luzon police director said. Calinisan said the police were expecting to get an annual P17-million budget for the maintenance of the General Panfilo Lacson Rehabilitation Center in Magalang Pampanga.