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Number of measles cases in Armenia reaches 85 - Ministry of Health

30.03.2023, 09:52
The number of laboratory-confirmed cases of measles in Armenia has reached 85, the Ministry of Health reported.
Number of measles cases in Armenia reaches 85 - Ministry of Health

YEREVAN, March 30. /ARKA/. The number of laboratory-confirmed cases of measles in Armenia has reached 85, the Ministry of Health reported.

It said seven people have been hospitalized, 36 have not been hospitalized and 42 have been discharged. The condition of the hospitalized is assessed as moderate. Fifty-seven of the ill are children and 28 are adults.

According to the national vaccination scheme, vaccination against measles is provided for children aged 1 year and 4-6 years.

The Ministry of Health urged parents of unvaccinated children to have their children vaccinated and reminded that persons who have been in contact with measles patients and have not received two doses of vaccination against this viral disease are also subject to vaccination. -0-