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The Department of Health (DoH) has alerted residents of Metro Manila to an increased number of measles cases in 2013. Two measles deaths have been reported and a rise in cases has been identified in at least five cities in the National Capital Region.
DoH Metro Manila records show a rapid increase in measles cases in Las Piñas, Muntinlupa, Caloocan, Manila, and Parañaque. The Regional Epidemiology Surveillance Unit has recorded 179 confirmed measles cases from 1 January to 10 December 2013. This compares to 25 cases in the same time period of 2012.
Cases range from one month to 37 years-of-age, most of those affected are between one to 4-years-old, and most are male. Parents are being urged to ensure that their children are vaccinated against measles.
(Via GMA News - accessed 12/12/13)
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.
