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Japan Reports 511 Measles Cases in 2026, Nearly Four Times Last Year's Figures

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Japan has reported 511 cumulative measles cases in 2026, nearly four times the number from the same period in 2025.
The National Institute of Infectious Diseases data indicates this is the second-highest figure in a decade, with Tokyo reporting the most cases in the week of May 18-24.

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中新网6月2日电综合日媒报道，当地时间6月2日，日本国立健康危机管理研究机构发布的数据显示，2026年以来日本累计报告麻疹病例达511例，是2025年同时期的近4倍，也是近10年来的第二高位。

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据报道，5月18日至24日，日本全国医疗机构共报告麻疹病例11例，其中东京都病例最多，为8例。

日本厚生劳动省指出，麻疹传染力极强，没有免疫的人如果暴露于病毒，几乎100%会感染。麻疹潜伏期通常为10天左右，患者先出现类似感冒症状，继而出现高烧、全身出疹等症状。

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