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An outbreak of measles has been reported in Haut-Rhin province in the French territory of Alsace in the northeast of the country bordering Germany. The first case was identified on 10 April 2015, and as of 26 April, a total of 41 cases have been reported.
The outbreak has occurred mainly among pupils of four schools in the area; the index case is thought to have had contact with a confirmed measles case whilst in Berlin during a school trip to Germany.
The Director General of Health has alerted healthcare professionals as there are concerns of a more widespread outbreak now that schools are on holiday is Alsace.
A major measles outbreak occurred in France between 2008-2012; the outbreak peaked in 2011, with 20 000 cases and 10 measles related deaths reported.
(Via Mes Vaccins News (in French) - accessed 30/04/15)
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. 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.
