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Measles: death toll increases in Serbia, Romania
Serbian PM appeals against 'charlatans'
03 March, 14:47
(ANSA) - BELGRADE - A 4-years old child, who had not being
vaccinated against measles, died in Serbia from health
complications, local media reported. In total, six people died
from measles complication in the country, with almost 2,900
cases of measles reported. The Serbian prime minister, Ana
Brnabic, appealed on parents to listen to doctors and vaccinate
children, and not to "charlatans" campaigning against vaccines.
In neighboring Romania, local media reported also that two kids,
aged 8-months and 10 years, have died from measles
complications. Both were not vaccinated. Since 2016, forthy
people died from measles complication in Romania.
(ANSA).
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