Measles Outbreak in France. Epidemiological Bulletin as of March 20, 2019
Key Points
Since January 1, 2019, 405 cases of measles have been reported (compared to 1,156 cases during the same period in 2018), including 127 (31%) hospitalizations (8 in intensive care), 34 (8%) cases complicated by pneumonia, and 1 death (encephalitis).
93% of cases occurred in unvaccinated or inadequately vaccinated individuals.
58 departments reported at least 1 case during the period.
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