HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaii Governor Josh Green, M.D. addressed the state’s rising measles cases and the urgent need for vaccinations during a press briefing Tuesday morning.
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During the briefing, the governor informed the public an unvaccinated child under the age of 5 had contracted the measles.
“There’s no need to panic — but there is a need to act,” said Governor Green. “Measles isn’t just a rash and a fever — it’s one of the most contagious viruses known. We’ve already seen what happens when vaccination rates drop: more cases, more outbreaks, more lives at risk. The best thing you can do to protect your family, your community and our keiki is to get vaccinated. It’s simple, it’s safe and it saves lives.”
The child is the first case reported on Oahu…