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For the first four months of 2012, the incidence of measles has increased over 22 times, compared with the same time period in 2011. A total of 1,714 cases of measles have been reported in 50 regions of Russia. More than 85% of the cases were in the regions of Central, Southern and Northern Caucasus federal district. The largest number of cases was reported in the Astrakhan, Ingushetia, Kabardino-Balkaria, North Ossetia-Alania, Stavropol Territory and Volgograd regions.
Advice for Travellers
It should be confirmed that children have received their recommended doses of MMR at 12-15 months of age and again pre-school around 3 years 6 months, while unimmunised adults who have not had the disease themselves may consider vaccination if thought to be at risk. Two doses of MMR vaccine are required to give adequate protection.
