Measles outbreak hits C. Java

Measles outbreak hits C. Java

SEMARANG, Central Java: Eleven children have died of measles
and hundreds more are suffering from the contagious disease in
nine regencies across the province, Central Java health chief
Sudibyo Juwono said on Tuesday.

The regencies are Kendal, Wonogiri, Magelang, Tegal,
Temanggung, Banyumas, Purbalingga and Pekalongan.

"It started in April and may reach its peak in August, which
is when seasons change," Sudibyo said, adding it also was the
time when children's immunity was likely to decline, especially
for undernourished kids.

Symptoms include high fever, cough, cold and a red rash on the
skin. (har/edt)