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Measles in Zambia

05 November 2012

An outbreak of measles has been reported in Mpelembe Secondary School in the city of Kitwe in Copperbelt Province bordering with Democratic Republic of Congo. Since the outbreak was first identified, 53 measles cases have been recorded. The school has taken steps to close the non-examination classes.

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.