Measles epidemic
Taking time off work to take care of children with measles, parents worry about Tet approaching
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Can Tho - Measles continues to develop complicatedly, causing many parents to feel insecure, forced to take time off work to take care of their children, and worried as Tet approaches...
Measles epidemic has not cooled down in Can Tho, many cases are serious
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Can Tho - According to the Children's Hospital, measles is still complicated. Since the beginning of the year, there have been 2,385 inpatient cases and 1,768 outpatient cases.
The number of measles cases increased rapidly in many provinces and cities
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The number of measles cases nationwide has increased more than eight times compared to the same period last year, and vaccination rates in many localities have yet to reach the required coverage level of 95%.
Vaccination rates are high but measles cases have not decreased as expected
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Ho Chi Minh City Health Department explains that although the measles vaccination rate is high, the number of cases has not decreased as expected.
Warning of hand, foot and mouth disease increasing in Ho Chi Minh City
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In week 39, Ho Chi Minh City recorded 420 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease, an increase of 37.3% compared to the average of the previous 4 weeks.