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Which of the following best explains why there are significantly more deaths in South-East Asia due to the measles?
  A. The strain of measles virus in South-East Asia is different from the other regions listed.
 B. More people live in South-East Asia than in the other regions.
 C. Less people in South-East Asia have received a measles vaccination.
 D. There are more deaths in South-East Asia than in the other regions added together.

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Starthief24

I would say C because they dont get the supplies we do here in America

Answer:

The correct answer is C. Less people in South-East Asia have received a measles vaccination.

Explanation:

Measles is caused by the measles virus and is very contagious viral disease mainly affect small children. It has symptoms like high fever, cough, watery eyes and rash development all over the body.

During birth, the child is protected from measles for at least 6 months due to antibodies received from the mother but after that, the child should be vaccinated to get protection from measles.

In southeast Asia, there are significantly more deaths due to measles because the percentage of vaccinated people is below 95%. Scientists believe that at least 95 % of the population should be vaccinated to prevent an infectious disease.

Therefore, the correct answer is C.

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