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Measles Cases up in Georgia
By Thea Morrison
17 January 2019 14:19
Director at the National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) and Public Health, Amiran Gamkrelidze, has stated that measles cases are up in Georgia.
?A total of 312 cases of measles were reported in Georgia from January 1 through January 16,? he stated.
He added that the Kakheti, Imereti and Samegrelo regions are the most affected regions by the spread of measles.
?56% of the infected persons are aged from 20 to 40. The only way to prevent measles is vaccination. All parents have to check the vaccination history and vaccinate unvaccinated children against measles. The vaccination is funded by the government and free for everybody,? he stated...
Measles Cases up in Georgia
By Thea Morrison
17 January 2019 14:19
Director at the National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) and Public Health, Amiran Gamkrelidze, has stated that measles cases are up in Georgia.
?A total of 312 cases of measles were reported in Georgia from January 1 through January 16,? he stated.
He added that the Kakheti, Imereti and Samegrelo regions are the most affected regions by the spread of measles.
?56% of the infected persons are aged from 20 to 40. The only way to prevent measles is vaccination. All parents have to check the vaccination history and vaccinate unvaccinated children against measles. The vaccination is funded by the government and free for everybody,? he stated...