A senior official from the World Health Organization referred to the inoculation schedule against the viral disease. The goal is to stop outbreaks globally.
“Vaccinating children who were not immunized against measles during the Covid-19 pandemic is essential”said a senior official of the World Health Organization (WHO)at a time when the sprouts of this infectious disease throughout the world.
More than 50 countries they experimented ‘large and disruptive’ outbreaks of measles in the last year, double that in 2022, he stated Kate O’Briendirector of immunization WHOin a virtual press conference.
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He Covid-19 massively disrupted routine vaccination efforts all over the world, and around 60 million children missed their doses During that period, he revealed O’Brien. In his opinion, efforts to catch up are “really crucial”.
“Now it is a matter of deciding whether recovery activities can be carried out with the fast enough or if the outbreaks will continue increasing“he added.
Measles
In this context, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention This Monday they also urged the population to get vaccinated against measles before him increase in cases around the world.
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What is measles?
He measles is a highly contagious viral disease which causes symptoms similar to those of flu and one acne. Could be mortalbut it is prevented with two doses of vaccine.
What are the symptoms of measles?
He measles starts with a fever which can be very high and other of the symptoms that may occur are:
- Cough, runny or runny nose, and red eyes.
- Rash of tiny red dots that starts on the head and then spreads to the rest of the body.
- Diarrhea.
- Ear infection.
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Who should be vaccinated against measles in Argentina?
The vaccination is the only effective measure to prevent measles and rubella. Is mandatory and free in all the vaccination centers and public hospitals in the country.
It is worth mentioning that the National Vaccination Calendar includes two doses of Triple Viral to the 12 months already the 5 years old. It must also be considered that:
- Of 12 months to 4 years: They must prove a dose of triple viral vaccine.
- People over 5 years old, adolescents and adults They must have at least two doses of vaccine with a measles and rubella component applied after one year of age (double or triple viral) or have positive IgG serology for measles and rubella.
- People born before 1965 are considered immune and they do not need to be vaccinated.
- Health personnel: all people who work at the healthcare level (entrance desk, cleaning, security, laboratory, medical and nursing floor) must certify two doses of vaccine against measles and rubella applied after one year of age (Double or Triple Viral) or have positive IgG serology for both viruses.
For Argentine residents traveling abroad
- Children from 6 to 11 months: They must receive one dose of double viral or triple viral vaccine (“zero dose”).
- 12 month old children: They must receive a dose according to the schedule.
- Children from 13 months to 4 years: They must prove at least one dose of the triple viral vaccine.
- Over 5 years old, adolescents and adults: They must have at least two doses of the measles vaccine administered after the first year of life or confirm the presence of antibodies through a laboratory study.
- Pregnant people: It is recommended to travel if you have at least two doses of the measles vaccine or antibodies confirmed by a laboratory study. It is advisable to postpone the trip in pregnant women without a history of vaccination or antibodies and in children under 6 months.
It’s important to put attention on the double or triple viral vaccine is contraindicated in children under 6 months, pregnant people and people with immunosuppression.
Source: Ambito
