Unvaccinated Oahu child contracts measles
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaii Governor Josh Green, M.D. addressed the state's rising measles cases and the urgent need for vaccinations during a press briefing Tuesday morning.
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During the briefing, the governor informed the public an unvaccinated child under the age of 5 had contracted the measles.
The child is the first case reported on Oahu.
Dr. Kenneth Fink, director of the state's Department of Health, and Dr. Nadine Tenn Salle, the Chair of Pediatrics at The Queen's Health Systems, highlighted the importance of protecting both children and adults from the disease.
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As the measles outbreak continues to grow, state officials are stressing the need for quick action to ensure community immunity through vaccinations.
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