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As of 14 October 2012, 6089 cases of measles with 179 deaths have been reported in Democratic Republic of Congo. The outbreak began at the beginning of 2012, initially in the district of Mongala (Health Zone Yambuku), spreading to other districts of the province. The most affected areas include Yalifafu, Yamongili, Yamaluka and Bumba.
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.
