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An ongoing measles vaccination campaign is taking place in the state of Ceara in the northeast of Brazil on the Atlantic coast. Measles cases have been reported in the state over the last 18 months and the vaccination campaign is to continue until the outbreak is over.
During 2014, 694 measles cases were reported. New notifications have been declining in 2015, however, 141 cases have been recorded thus far.
The majority of cases are occurring in the city of Caucaia, Greater Fortaleza and the vaccination campaign in the city is recommending vaccination for those under 29-years-of-age. Older adults (under 49 yrs) who have never been immunised may attend for vaccination.
(Via G1 Globo.com (in Portuguese) - accessed 08/07/15)
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. 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.
