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The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has urged parents and caregivers to ensure that children are fully vaccinated this festive season, as measles outbreaks continue to rise across several urban and rural areas in the province.
MEASLES

Stay safe from measles this festive season

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has urged parents and caregivers to ensure that children are fully vaccinated this festive season, as measles outbreaks…

  • Staff Reporter
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The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness said it has noted an increase in measles outbreaks in areas such as Khayelitsha, Mfuleni, Eerste River, Somerset West, Mitchells Plain, Kraaifontein, and Wesbank.
MEASLES

Measles outbreaks escalate in Western Cape: A call for increased vaccinations

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness said it has noted an increase in measles outbreaks in areas such as Khayelitsha, Mfuleni, Eerste River, Somerset West,…

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read