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Measles in South Sudan (Suspected)

07 October 2013

Forty three (43) suspected cases of measles were reported in Malakal County since August this year (2013), according to Upper Nile State Ministry of Health. The cases are aged between 6 and 18 months and are being treated. National and state measles taskforces have been re-activated in order to coordinate the response.

 

(Via ReliefWeb - accessed 07/10/13)

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.