A measles case has been confirmed in Fukuoka Prefecture for the first time in 3.5 years. The patient, a child under 10, returned from Vietnam in November. Measles is highly contagious, with an infection rate nearly ten times that of influenza.
Health officials urge vaccination, as two doses provide 99% immunity. Pregnant individuals are particularly at risk for severe complications. Source: Fukuoka Prefecture
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