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An outbreak of measles has been reported in four refugee camps in Mabin County, South Sudan. The outbreak was first identified on 31 October 2014, and more than 20 measles cases have been reported from the camps: Yusuf Batil, Kaya, Gendrassa and Doro. Cases have also been reported among the community of the surrounding area.
Vaccine has been supplied for an immunisation campaign that has been implemented in an effort to contain the outbreak. The campaign will target around 19 000 susceptible children in ten days. In the first three days, more than 8000 children have been vaccinated.
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.
