A measles epidemic is spreading, especially among people in their teens and 20s, forcing weeklong closures at 29 universities and 22 high schools nationwide between April 1 and May 26.
With the outbreak showing no signs of letting up, the government is urging citizens not immune to the disease to get vaccinated and asking pharmaceutical companies to provide more vaccines.
Here are some questions and answers about the recent outbreak:
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