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A long-standing measles outbreak has been reported from Ceara state in the north east of Brazil. The outbreak was first reported on 25 December 2013, and as of 5 February 2015, a total of 718 confirmed cases have been identified in 31 municipalities of the state.
The majority of cases are children less than 5-years-of-age (37.1%), followed by adolescents and adults aged 15-29 years old (33.2%). A total of 51 cases remain under investigation in 12 municipalities; the last suspected case was identified on 2 February 2015.
(Via Global Alert and Response - accessed 17/02/15)
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.
