UBTH denies claims of deaths from measles–rubella vaccine
The University of Benin Teaching Hospital has refuted reports that children died after receiving the measles–rubella vaccine at its facility. Osaretin Iyen, Head of the Public Relations and Information Unit, stated that no child died as a result of the vaccine. The hospital clarified that children brought in after vaccination elsewhere were treated and discharged in good health. UBTH urged the public to rely on verified information and not to spread unsubstantiated claims.
Highlights
- UBTH dismissed as false the reports of children dying from the measles–rubella vaccine at the hospital.
- Osaretin Iyen emphasized that no deaths were linked to the vaccine, and children brought in were treated and discharged.
- The hospital confirmed the unrelated death of an eight-year-old boy with sickle cell disease but found no evidence connecting it to the vaccine.
- UBTH reassured the public about the safety and approval of the measles–rubella vaccine by health authorities.
- The hospital urged the public and media to avoid spreading unverified information that could undermine confidence in immunisation.
