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PRO/EDR> Measles update (22): New Zealand, Sudan, Ireland

Measles -- New ZealandHealth Minister Jonathan Coleman says the ongoing measles outbreak highlights the importance of being immunised.The Waikato region is experiencing a significant measles outbreak, and visitors to and from Waikato have led to further measles cases in the Nelson Marlborough, Northland and MidCentral DHB areas."Measles is a highly infectious and potentially serious disease. Around 30 per cent of people with measles will develop complications, and 1 in 10 may require hospital treatment," Read more [...]