Measles claims third life in 12 months

Measles has claimed a third life in 12 months in France with a 17-year-old girl dying in Bordeaux.

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Published Wednesday 25 July 2018 - 14:47 Modified Wednesday 25 July 2018 - 14:47

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Measles claims third life in 12 months

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