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WHO reported that in the month of July 2011, 1019 suspected measles cases and 31 related deaths were reported in South and Central Somalia, representing almost 20 percent of all reported cases for this year (2011). Since January 2011, 5176 suspected measles cases were reported in South and Central Somalia alone.
(Via Healthmap - accessed 31/08/11)
Advice for Travellers
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.
