Bangladesh Reports More Than 500 Measles Deaths in Ongoing Outbreak
Health authorities in Bangladesh are expanding vaccination efforts after more than 500 people died in a measles outbreak. Most of the deaths have occurred among children.
citizen.co.zaBangladesh health authorities are expanding vaccination campaigns after an outbreak of measles killed more than 500 people. Most of the fatalities have been children. The country is increasing immunization coverage to limit further spread of the disease.
Officials have not released updated case totals or the geographic scope of the outbreak. No timeline for containing the outbreak has been announced.
Key Facts
Potential Impact
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Additional vaccination sites may open in affected districts.
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Hospitals could see continued demand for measles treatment.
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