Measles has killed at least 16 children in the densely packed Indian city of Mumbai since the start of an outbreak in October.The disease is characterized by a high fever and a distinctive red rash.It can be contagious for days before the rash emerges and is often particularly dangerous for children under 5. Experts have blamed a reduction in vaccination rates during the COVID-19 pandemic for the outbreaks, which have also been seen to a lesser degree in other cities across India.
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