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As of 07 February 2013, more than 90 deaths from measles were reported in the city of Aketi, Orientale Province in northern Democratic Republic of Congo during Jan 2013. Almost all the towns neighbouring Aketi have been affected by the outbreak.
(Via ReliefWeb (in French) - accessed 13/02/13)
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.
