5 August 2024 – 17:10 –
Morocco
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The city of Chichaoua is in shock after him seven children died from measles. The number of diseases in the region is increasing and civil society groups are expressing their concerns about the approach of local health authorities.
The latest deaths occurred last weekend. The Federation of Sksawa Associations declares that they are not satisfied with the level of vaccination and have organized a meeting to discuss the epidemiological situation and plan an action plan.
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Doctor and researcher Tayeb Hamdi explains that measles is highly contagious Yes. “One sick child can catch twenty other children around him.” To achieve herd immunity, the vaccination rate against the virus must be 95%. According to Hamdi, the incidents in southern Morocco are the result of a vaccination rate that is well below 95%. It emphasizes the importance of two doses of the measles vaccine to effectively protect children.
2024-08-05 15:10:00
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