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The media has reported on the measles situation in Nigeria. In the first 10 months of 2015, a total of 109 measles cases has been recorded in Niger state, central Nigeria. The majority of those cases were unvaccinated and aged between 9 months and 5 years.
In 2014, a total of 4392 measles cases were reported nationally in Nigeria.
The Healthcare Development Agency is planning to carry out a week long vaccination campaign, targeting 907 367 children in Niger state. Parents, traditional and religious leaders are being asked to ensure children are brought for vaccination.
(Via Daily Times - accessed 16/11/15)
It should be confirmed that children have received their recommended doses of MMR at 12-13 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.
