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The Ministry of Health in Mongolia has reported a measles outbreak affecting all provinces of the country that has been ongoing since the beginning of the year (2016). As of 6 May 2016, a total of 19 194 cases including 59 measles related infant deaths; the majority of cases are among students and infants. The worst affected area is the capital city of Ulan Bator.
A measles vaccination campaign has been launched which will target those aged 18-30 years; the campaign will run until 25 May 2016. The United Nations Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has provided 624 000 doses of measles vaccine.
(Via Xinhuanet.com - accessed 16/05/16)
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.
