Is using META tags for page refreshes a reliable method in PHP, or are there better alternatives for handling automatic page reloads?

Using META tags for page refreshes is not considered a reliable method in PHP as it relies on the client's browser to perform the refresh. A better alternative for handling automatic page reloads in PHP is to use server-side redirection techniques such as header() function. 

<?php
// Redirect to the same page after 5 seconds
header("refresh:5;url=".$_SERVER['PHP_SELF']);
?>

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