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Measles in Spain (Update)

20 February 2012

In total, 178 measles infections have been recorded since the beginning of the year across the province of Alicante. In the last week 50 new cases have been reported in the province.

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.