A recent article from The Guardian discussed the ongoing measles epidemic in Samoa, which has infected more than 3,000 people to date. The outbreak began 6 weeks ago, and has mostly affected children. Of the 42 deaths so far, 38 of them have been children under four. This number is high in comparison to more developed countries. For instance, New Zealand’s recent epidemic was the worst in 20 years, but none of the 2,000 people infected died. The severity of the outbreak can be traced to low vaccination rates and a health service that’s not properly equipped to handle an epidemic.
Quick Hits: The Measles Outbreak in Samoa is Escalating
In just six weeks, an outbreak of the world’s most infectious disease has infiltrated over 3,000 people and claimed 42 lives.
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