Man, 42, becomes 4th measles death (4)

(ANSA) - Rome, September 26 - An unvaccinated 42-year-old man in Sicily last week became Italy's fourth measles fatality this year, the health ministry said Tuesday. The patient's immune system was compromised, it said. The identity of the man was not immediately released. Health Minister Beatrice Lorenzin said it was "incredible to register another measles death and the choice of not getting vaccinated". Officials said there had been 4,575 cases of measles in Italy this year, and four fatalities. Some 88% of the cases were unvaccinated and 6% vaccinated but with only one dose. Some 35% of cases presented at least one complication, they said.