As the measles outbreak in Limpopo spreads to Mpumalanga, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases has warned that it poses a risk for greater spread. | TebogoMonama
"Vaccination of measles case contacts is necessary in Ehlanzeni district for laboratory-confirmed measles cases to prevent the spread of the measles virus. To prevent the spread of the measles virus in other provinces, the sporadic measles case contacts should be traced and given measles vaccine doses as per the National Measles Surveillance Guidelines."The youngest patient in the Mopani district is two years old, and the oldest 42.
"Affected districts continue with the public health response tracing laboratory-confirmed measles cases and vaccinating the contacts. In healthcare facilities, catch-up measles vaccine doses are given to children who missed their measles vaccinations to increase immunity in the community. The public health response to the measles outbreak in Limpopo province should target improving measles immunity.
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