Unvaccinated Against Measles

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Video: A 10-month-old child has contracted measles after visiting the Philippines as she did not get vaccinated prior to travelling. Therefore, travellers are urged to get a booster shot when travelling to countries with measles outbreaks.
Video reference:
The Promoter, 2014. Measles Outbreak NSW, ABC News, Philippines. [video online] Available at: <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQHeL7GIcM8> [Accessed 30 May 2015].


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