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A media report
of 28 May 2016 advises that during the first 5 months of 2016 the number of measles cases in Singapore has nearly tripled the numbers seen in 2015.
As of 21 May 2016, a total of 50 measles cases were reported this year, in comparison with 17 cases in 2015 during the same period. In response health officials urged parents to ensure their children are vaccinated.
Measles is a highly infectious viral illness that mainly affects children; it may be more severe in teenagers and adults, and can sometimes lead to serious complications. Situations where people mix closely with each other provide the ideal place for the measles to spread.
Young people who missed their MMR vaccines as children are vulnerable. It should be confirmed that children and young people 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.
