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Measles in Savona, two more cases

Type of event:
Disease/Outbreak, Public Health

Victims

Wounded

2

Date

February 25, 2025

What happened

Recent data reveals two new measles cases in the Savona Ponente district, bringing the total number of cases in the region to eight. Notably, measles in adults can lead to severe complications, with two of the eight cases requiring hospitalisation. In response to this outbreak, local health authorities have launched a vaccination campaign, offering free vaccinations to non-immune individuals as a crucial preventive measure.

Where it happened

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