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Measles outbreaks are occurring in many parts of the world with low measles vaccination rates

Measles is an acute infectious disease caused by the measles virus and is one of the leading causes of death in children. According to estimates by the World Health Organization, in 2016 there were about 89,780 measles deaths, most of which occurred in children under 5 years old. However, it is a disease that can be effectively prevented through the measles vaccination. During the period 2000-2016, measles vaccine prevented about 20.4 million measles deaths worldwide, a decrease of about 84% compared to 2000.

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Seasonal flu is breaking out in the United States

Seasonal flu is an acute infectious disease manifested by fever, headache, muscle aches, fatigue, runny nose, sore throat, and cough. The main pathogen is caused by strains of influenza A (H3N2), influenza A (H1N1), influenza B and influenza C. Usually the disease progresses mildly and recovers within 2-7 days, but for children. , the elderly, people with chronic heart, lung disease, kidney disease, metabolic disease, anemia or immunodeficiency ..., the disease may worsen, be susceptible to complications and can lead to death .

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New Ebola outbreak recorded in North Kivu province, Democratic Republic of Congo

On August 1, 2018, the Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of the Congo announced the new outbreak of Ebola in North Kivu province, an area about 2,500 km from the town of Bikoro, Equateur province, where it happened. Ebola epidemic in early May 2018.

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DISEASE INCREASED BY PEOPLE WITHOUT Vaccination PLEASE OFFICE

Measles is an acute infectious disease caused by the measles virus and is one of the leading causes of death in children. The disease is mainly spread through the respiratory tract or in direct contact with the nasopharyngeal secretions of the patient. Measles vaccination is an effective way to prevent disease ..

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