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The government of Adamawa state in northeastern Nigeria has reported an ongoing measles outbreak within a number of camps for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).
The number of cases has not been reported, however, the affected camps include: the NYSC camp in Bajabure and Girei, the Malkohi camp in Girei and Yola North local government areas. Measles has also been identified in the surrounding communities.
Immunisation against measles is taking place in the affected areas by the Ministry of Health with assistance from the National Emergency Management Agency, Red Cross and other agencies.
Medical teams are in place to attend to those affected.
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.
