Measles Outbreak in France. Epidemiological Bulletin as of March 27, 2019
Key Points
Since January 1, 2019, 489 cases of measles have been reported (compared to 1,332 cases during the same period in 2018), including 148 (30%) hospitalizations (8 in intensive care), 42 (9%) cases complicated by pneumonia, and 1 death (encephalitis).
91% of cases occurred in unvaccinated or inadequately vaccinated individuals.
62 departments reported at least 1 case during the period.
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