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Measles in Russian Federation

02 June 2014

An outbreak of measles has been reported from Dagestan, a republic of Russia in the North Caucasus region. More than 500 cases have been reported since the beginning of the year (2014).

An immunisation campaign is underway.

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.