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Due to the increasing number of measles cases observed among infants in the first six months of 2013 the Sri Lanka Ministry of Health are going for island-wide Measles Supplementary Immunization Activity on the 5th July 2013. This activity will target infants aged 6 to 12 months giving a dose against measles in addition to the routine 2 dose MMR schedule. Around 600 measles cases have been reported so far this year.
(Via Sri Lanka Epidemiology Unit - accessed 03/07/13)
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.
