11 measles cases in Sweden linked to festival | DR Nyheder (DK)

Eleven cases of measles have been connected to the Urkult festival, which took place in Västernorrland, Sweden, from July 30 to August 1. A new infection was confirmed as recently as today. According to health authorities, the majority of those infected are unvaccinated children under the age of 18.

Contact tracing efforts are now being conducted across multiple Swedish regions. Measles is described as a highly contagious illness characterized by fever, respiratory symptoms, and a rash. In some instances, measles can result in pneumonia and encephalitis, which can be fatal.

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