Confirmed measles cases reach 43 in Armenia

The number of laboratory confirmed measles cases in Armenia rose to 43 on Thursday morning, according to the health authorities.

17 measles patients are currently hospitalized, and two of them are in serious condition, the Ministry of Health said in a statement.

40 infected people were not vaccinated, while 3 have received only one dose of the measles vaccine.

Measles vaccinations are recommended for one-year-old children and children aged 4-6.

The health authorities urge parents to get their children vaccinated if they have missed out on the immunization schedule.

Meanwhile, unvaccinated contacts of confirmed cases should also get vaccinated.