Mass Immunizations Begin in Philippines
To fight off measles and polio following typhoon
Around 33,000 children are to be immunised against measles and polio in typhoon-hit Tacloban city.
The World Health Organization, which is supporting the government campaign, fears possible outbreaks of disease.
More than 5,000 people were killed when typhoon Haiyan battered the central Philippines
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I'm confused; why would a typhoon change any vaccination regimens?