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Argentina: Measles 2012

Tonka

Well-known member
http://www.ellitoral.com.ar/es/articulo/201817/Alerta-por-posible-caso-de-sarampion
Spanish-English translation

05/30/2012
Alert suspected case of measles


Yesterday issued an epidemiological alert in order to prevent the importation of measles and rubella. In no lack Current vaccines and adults should be applied between 15 and 50. A special recommendation for people working in health, tourism and transport.
On notification of a possible case of measles imported into a woman of 35 who traveled to Europe and re-entered the country, the Ministry of Health of the Nation recommended vaccination population to prevent outbreaks. Given the possibility of missing doses of Double and Triple Viral (which is for mumps and rubella), the Provincial Program on Immunization vaccines expected departure from the area and Municipal Health indicated that there is nowhere reported missing doses.
The Secretary of Health and Envi-ronment of the Municipality, Ja-bornisky Roberto, told www.ellitoral.com.ar that: "The ideal is that the entire population is vaccinated, but there are susceptible people and in this case is important immunization to be a painting imported, because you can not know exactly how many people came in contact women, and is a highly contagious disease. " While adding, "an adult should get a double viral if it is not applied in 10 years."
On May 24, 2012 is reported to the Ministry of Health of the Nation a highly probable case of measles. A female patient of 35 years without known vaccination history, with history of travel to Europe for 4 weeks. Entered the country on May 1 and 15 days began with symptoms compatible with the disease. Con-Sulto in a private and was initiated studies to rule out measles and rubella.
On May 24 tests were positive for measles, and reported the case.
To prevent the reintroduction of measles virus in the country, the Ministry of Health recommends vaccination for all residents and travelers, but especially the personnel working in health, tourism and transport. So also intensified surveillance of suspected cases in all public health centers, private and private centers that care for tourists.
 
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