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“ Measles is highly contagious, we are seeing the consequences of gaps in vaccination coverage across the Americas….”

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WASHINGTON, Oct.  11, CMC — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is urging countries to strengthen vaccination and outbreak preparedness ahead of religious mass gatherings, warning that increased travel could accelerate measles transmission across the Americas.

In a regional risk assessment released Friday, PAHO said the risk of spread remains very high amid continuing outbreaks, vaccination gaps.

 

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