Measles – France
In a follow-up on the measles outbreak in France, French health officials report an additional 181 measles cases in the past week, bringing the total to 1,605 cases reported since November 6, 2017 (1,547 cases (95%) reported since January 1, 2018). 72 departments reported cases, up from 69 during the last report.
Syphilis – New Zealand
A significant increase in syphilis cases in New Zealand has prompted health officials to urge the public to practice safe sex, including the use of condoms.
The incidence of syphilis has been on the rise in New Zealand since 2012. Provisional data from the Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) Ltd, indicates that the number of syphilis cases reported in 2017 has more than doubled since 2015, with 470 cases reported.
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