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33 provinces report no new measles cases
15:41, 2014/04/28
The Ministry of Health on April 27 reported that no new measles cases have arisen in 33 provinces for the past few days, while new cases are on the decline nationwide.
The Central Pediatrics Hospital, Bach Mai Hospital and the Central Tropical Diseases Hospital reported no new deaths they attribute to complications from measles on the same day.
 

However, children, who are under nine months old are easily susceptible to contracting the virus, especially if they have not been inoculated with the measles vaccine.

According to the Ministry of Health, 32 new measles cases were detected on April 27, bringing the total recorded infected cases to 3,716 since the beginning of the year.
The expanded vaccination against measles campaign has been undertaken across the country, helping raise the immunization rate among children to 78% (April 27 statistics).

The ministry also said measles vaccination will be compulsory for children under 10 years old in 11 provinces and cities that have a high incidence of infections, including Hanoi and HCM City.

Children aged 2-10 that have not received two shots as required will be subject to free vaccination from May to July 2014.

The ministry has warned measles is likely to break out again during the upcoming five-day holiday, beginning on April 30, if preventive measures are not fully observed.

People showing pneumonia or measles symptoms such as high temperatures, coughing, and breathing difficulty are advised not to go on a holiday or go to entertainment centres.

Unvaccinated children are required to maintain personel hygiene and not to travel to recreational centres.
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