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- Between January 2014 and February 2015, Bosnia and Herzegovina reported 3,804 measles cases, primarily in Bugojno, Fojnica, and Travnik.
- Around 70% of these cases were unvaccinated, and 20% had unknown vaccination status.
- Health authorities are actively checking vaccination records and implementing prevention measures, but the epidemic continues.
Article Abstract
Between January 2014 and the beginning of February 2015, the Federal Institute of Public Health in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina has reported 3,804 measles cases. Notable transmission has been observed in three Central Bosnia Canton municipalities: Bugojno, Fojnica and Travnik. Most cases were unvaccinated 2,680 (70%) or of unknown vaccination status 755 (20%). Health authorities have been checking vaccination records and performing necessary prevention measures. The epidemic is still ongoing.
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