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Measles Outbreak in Indonesia: 17 Dead, 2,000 Infected
8/29/2025
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- A measles outbreak in Sumenep, Indonesia, resulted in 17 deaths and over 2,000 infections.
- Sixteen victims were unvaccinated, indicating low immunization rates; only 72% of children under 5 were vaccinated last year.
- Authorities plan to vaccinate 78,000 children aged 9 months to 6 years to curb the outbreak.
