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Measles outbreak threatens Bangladesh's youngest generation
Original: Measles outbreak threatens development of Bangladesh’s youngest generation
Health authorities in Bangladesh are facing a measles outbreak that doctors and aid workers warn could damage the long-term development of the country's youngest children. The disease, which can cause severe complications including blindness, brain damage and weakened immunity, is spreading among under-fives. Observers point to gaps in routine vaccination coverage as children are at risk of lasting harm.
Why now: A measles outbreak is actively spreading in Bangladesh, raising fears of lasting harm to children's health and development.
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