MIL-OSI Russia: Mongolia reports second measles death

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Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

ULAN BATOR, May 30 (Xinhua) — Mongolia has officially recorded its second death from measles, the country’s National Research Center for Infectious Diseases said on Friday.

“A nine-month-old baby was admitted to hospital with symptoms of high fever on Monday. The baby was diagnosed with measles. Despite receiving the necessary treatment, the baby’s condition progressively worsened, resulting in his death on Friday morning,” the official statement said.

The Center again urges parents to be aware of early symptoms of measles in their children and seek immediate medical attention.

Measles can only be prevented through vaccination, Mongolian doctors warn. –0–

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