Monday, May 10, 2010

Measles Affect 3026

An outbreak of measles has taken place in Malawi and has affected 3,026. Health care officials say it will take $4.1 million dollars to get a vaccine for everyone. The main targets for vaccintation is children below 15 years old. So far 8 people have died. They are still investigating the cause for measles but so far have't come up with anything. They're considering this an emergency but it will take years to get rid of all cases.



http://www.africanews.com/site/Measles_attacks_3026_kills_8_in_Malawi/list_messages/31868

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