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Individuals planning to attend the Festival of Pacific Arts in Solomon Islands in July 2012 are being urged to be vaccinated against rubella, also known as German measles. The health authorities have issued the warning after a 1st case was recorded on Tue 8 May 2012 and 5 more a day later.
(Via Radio New Zealand International - accessed 15/05/12)
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.
