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Fifteen cases of measles have been confirmed in the Khomas region of Namibia since May 2014. A further 93 suspected cases have also been reported.
The Ministry of Health will conduct a vaccination campaign targeting all children aged six months to five years from 21 to 25 July 2014.
(Via allAfrica - accessed 11/07/14)
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.