Measles cases climb to 20, majority infected are Maldivians

Measles cases in Maldives have risen to 20 this year, with five new cases in Greater Male' area over the past week. Majority of infected are Maldivian adults over 18. HPA identified 489 contacts, with 88 under active monitoring. HPA is vaccinating contacts; 220 contacts and 1,118 healthcare workers have been vaccinated. A targeted immunization campaign is underway for children under 18 who missed doses. WHO declared measles eliminated in Maldives in 2017, but sporadic cases occurred in 2020 and April 2023. Public advised to seek medical attention for fever with rash, wear masks, avoid public transport, and isolate.

Measles cases in Maldives have risen to 20 this year, with five new cases in Greater Male' area over the past week. Majority of infected are Maldivian adults over 18. HPA identified 489 contacts, with 88 under active monitoring. HPA is vaccinating contacts; 220 contacts and 1,118 healthcare workers have been vaccinated. A targeted immunization campaign is underway for children under 18 who missed doses. WHO declared measles eliminated in Maldives in 2017, but sporadic cases occurred in 2020 and April 2023. Public advised to seek medical attention for fever with rash, wear masks, avoid public transport, and isolate.

Measles cases in Maldives have risen to 20 this year, with five new cases in Greater Male' area over the past week. Majority of infected are Maldivian adults over 18. HPA identified 489 contacts, with 88 under active monitoring. HPA is vaccinating contacts; 220 contacts and 1,118 healthcare workers have been vaccinated. A targeted immunization campaign is underway for children under 18 who missed doses. WHO declared measles eliminated in Maldives in 2017, but sporadic cases occurred in 2020 and April 2023. Public advised to seek medical attention for fever with rash, wear masks, avoid public transport, and isolate.

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