Heightened awareness required as Vietnam measles cases top 42,000


HANOI: Vietnam has recorded more than 42,000 cases of measles and five deaths related to the disease since the beginning of 2025. However, many parents and caretakers are not fully aware of the danger of measles to young children.

Dương Van Phuong’s son, a nine-month-old boy nicknamed Bo, started experiencing a cough and fever a week ago.

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