Vietnam has recorded nearly 40,000 suspected measles cases and five measles-related deaths since the beginning of this year.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Healthcare facilities in HCM City have reported many cases of measles among children, most of whom have not been vaccinated.

 VietNamNet Bridge – In the first 10 months, 45 cases of measles – including one death – have been recorded in Ha Noi, against the northern region’s 99 cases and the country’s total figure of 229 cases.

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