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Singapore wipes out measles; Australia, Brunei Darussalam & Macao SAR eliminate rubella

Manila, Nov 1 (UNI) Singapore has eliminated measles, and Australia, Brunei Darussalam and Macao SAR (China) have eliminated rubella as public health problems, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced.
Both viruses are highly contagious, but their spread is preventable with safe and cost-effective vaccines. Initial symptoms for both include fever and rash. But measles can be deadly, causing devastating health complications, such as pneumonia, blindness and brain damage, especially among children, a statement from WHO on Wednesday stated.
Rubella, also known as German measles, is particularly serious for pregnant women. Infection can lead to miscarriage or birth defects, including blindness, deafness and heart disease.
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