The number of people suffering from measles has dramatically increased – more than 70 cases are recorded. For the last week the amount of the ill has raised in three times.

The measles outbreak appeared last week. Seventeen people then were taken to the hospital.

The specialists found out that 60/460 school pupils were not vaccinated. Some parents just refuse from vaccines. The doctors emphasize that vaccination is the only way to prevent the disease. First time it is done at the age of 12 months, the next one – at the age of 6. Now, in Volyn region there is enough vaccines for all children.