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Two children thought to have measles in American Samoa
4:13 pm on 12 November 2019
Health authorities in American Samoa say two children visiting from neighbouring Samoa are suspected of having measles and are in hospital care.
Physician Saipale Fuimaono has told KHJ News that blood samples from the two are being sent to Hawaii for testing, with results expected in a few days.
Dr Fuimaono said to prevent any spread of what the children had, the family where the children were staying was being monitored.
Although there are claims on social media that there are measles cases in the territory, Dr Fuimaono said none had been confirmed...
Two children thought to have measles in American Samoa
4:13 pm on 12 November 2019
Health authorities in American Samoa say two children visiting from neighbouring Samoa are suspected of having measles and are in hospital care.
Physician Saipale Fuimaono has told KHJ News that blood samples from the two are being sent to Hawaii for testing, with results expected in a few days.
Dr Fuimaono said to prevent any spread of what the children had, the family where the children were staying was being monitored.
Although there are claims on social media that there are measles cases in the territory, Dr Fuimaono said none had been confirmed...
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