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The media has reported that physicians in Karachi and interior Sindh are informally reporting many measles cases and assert that Sindh, particularly Karachi, is currently experiencing a measles outbreak.
The number of cases and case fatality rate is currently unknown.
(Via DAWN Media Group - accessed 19/04/16)
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.