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An outbreak of measles has been reported by Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) in Nizi District of Ituri Region, Orientale province in the northeast of the country.
The outbreak was first identified in May 2013, more than 500 cases and 9 related deaths have been recorded. Of those cases, 350 were recorded in the month of July. Twenty children with complications of measles are receiving treatment in hospital at present.
MSF is planning to immunise 45 000 children aged 6 months to 10 years in Nizi Health District during August 2013.
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.
