Brazil-Cases of measles should be notified the Ministry of Health in 24 hours

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HEALTH
published on 26/01/2011 at 18h53:
Cases of measles should be notified the Ministry of Health in 24 hours

Disease appeared in three states last year and upset the government

States and municipalities must report all cases of measles and rubella infection in up to 24 hours the federal government. Determination is the Health Ministry, through a decree published on Wednesday (26) in the Official Gazette

In a statement, the government says that the "measure was adopted to detect suspected cases for timely adoption of control measures in a timely manner." Measles has triggered alarm among the Brazilian authorities last year after the disease appeared in at least three states (Rio Grande do Sul, Para and Para?ba).

According to the ministry, Brazil has not reported measles transmission since 2000, but this time there have been cases of patients who got the disease abroad or in contact with infected persons, the so-called imported cases. The infections reported last year were also "imported", the government said.

Measles is a contagious disease that spreads through the air discharge from the patient to cough, sneeze, talk or breathe. The first symptoms are fever, cough, catarrh, conjunctivitis and photophobia (intolerance to light). Then, there are power outages and extreme dejection, and red patches on the skin.

The vaccine is most effective measure of prevention. The recommended dose is from one year old and is available in health clinics.

In the case of rubella, the government says the decision to make mandatory the reporting of the disease was taken because "of widespread vaccination carried out" against the problem in 2008.

Dengue

The ministry also officiated at the determination that states and municipalities to notify, within 24 hours, severe cases and deaths suspected dengue. The measure, which takes effect from today, aims to identify "changes in the epidemiological behavior of dengue" and allow governments to take actions in this regard.

Last year, Brazil posted a record of deaths from the disease. Currently, 16 states have very high risk and five more have high risk of facing an epidemic this summer.

The reporting of suspicious deaths from dengue has another goal: to quickly detect faults in the patient's care.

With the new ordinance, it rose to 45 the number of events, including disease and violence, for example, that need to be notified on a mandatory basis to the Ministry of Health

They are also notifiable the following items: cholera, yellow fever, polio, rabies, influenza "new" type of virus, Chagas disease, accidents with venomous animals such as snakes, scorpions and spiders, poisoning by chemicals, including pesticides and heavy metals, male urethral discharge syndrome and syphilis.

 

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Tuesday, March 15, 2011 - 10h19 Last update, 03/15/2011 - 10h19

SP calls for vaccination after confirmed case of measles imported
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After confirmation of the first imported case of measles since 2005, the Health Department of S?o Paulo decided to convene the people who will travel abroad or to other States to take the vaccine against the disease. The action is preventive, aiming to prevent measles return to circulation in the State area.

According to the Epidemiological Surveillance Center of the Secretariat, the confirmed case is a resident of Campinas, 41 years, without documentation of MMR vaccine, who traveled to Orlando (USA) in January.

Besides the travelers be vaccinated professionals working in the tourism sector, as taxi drivers, hotel workers and restaurant, and others who maintain contact with tourists in the state. Professionals in health and education should also be vaccinated.

For travelers who return to St. Paul's advice is to watch for symptoms of measles. The main symptoms are fever and red spots on the body, with or without cough, coryza and conjunctivitis.

Measles worldwide

Cases of measles continue to occur in different parts of the world such as Europe, Africa and Australia. In the Americas there was evidence of outbreaks this year in Canada, USA and Argentina. In Brazil, in 2010, we identified 68 cases of measles, spread from Par?, Rio Grande do Sul and Paraiba.

 

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http://www.itu.com.br/regiao/noticia/populacao-de-indaiatuba-entra-em-alerta-contra-sarampo-20110316
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Population Indaiatuba enters measles alert
Published: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 by Flavia Gati

After confirmed cases in Campinas region is mobilized.

On March 14, Secretary of State issued a warning to people who are traveling abroad or other Brazilian states to take the measles vaccine if they are late with immunization.

Preventive action aims to prevent the disease from returning to the state, considering the recent confirmation of a case of measles in Campinas, which is the first reported case in the state since 2005.

Units of Health Indaiatuba make a search to identify children who are late with the vaccine schedule and the parents or guardians will be advised to take their children to the nearest residence and do the update.

According to information from the Department of Epidemiological Surveillance of the Municipal Health Department, for children between 1 and 6 years old, the first dose should be given at 12 months and the second between 4 and 6 years. Children aged 7 years or older and adolescents should receive two doses of vaccine with an interval of two months, with the minimum of 30 days. But people between 20 and 50 years old [born after 1960] need to take only one dose.

The Health Department instructs that those who are in doubt whether or not already taken the vaccine, they should seek the nearest health unit for evaluation of a vaccination card. If you do not have the card, when in doubt, receive the vaccine. Health professionals will also be immunized.

The measles vaccine is called MMR vaccine also protects against rubella and mumps.

 

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Re: Brazil-Cases of measles should be notified the Ministry of Health in 24 hours

http://www.redebomdia.com.br/Notici...confirma+primeiro+caso+de+Sarampo+em+Campinas
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Health Department confirms first case of measles in Campinas
Patient contracted the disease while traveling to the United States

The Secretary of State of Sao Paulo on Tuesday confirmed the first case of measles in the state since 2005. A resident of Campinas, 41, contracted the disease after traveling to Orlando, United States. He had not taken the vaccine to prevent contamination.

In 2010, Brazil recorded 68 cases distrubu?dos Par?, Rio Grande do Sul and Paraiba. In the State of S?o Paulo, ?ltimso cases occurred in 2001, 2002 and 2005, all imported or import-related.

The guideline is that travelers, people related to the sectors of tourism, education and health to take the vaccine to prevent disease. In the basic schedule is applied to the first dose at 12 months and a second dose between 4 and 6 years old. For people between 7 and 19 years old, it is recommended to receive 2 doses (at intervals of 30 days) and for people between 20 and 50 years, at least one dose.

For those who return to St. Paul's advice is to have attention for symptoms of measles. The main symptoms are fever and rash (red spots on the body) with or without cough, coryza and conjunctivitis. In such cases the recommendation is for the person to immediately seek a health and avoid unnecessary contact with others until he receive medical evaluation.

 

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http://g1.globo.com/bom-dia-brasil/...o-asssusta-europa-franca-tem-5-mil-casos.html
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Measles epidemic in Europe, France has 5000 cases

In Brazil, the Ministry of Health recommends that the traveler has not immunized the vaccine takes at least 15 days before departure.

Another outbreak scares Europeans: measles. A concern for the Brazilians. The Ministry of Health guides who will travel abroad: we need to take the vaccine.
In the queue boarding the Rio International Airport, most passengers are unaware that Europe is an outbreak of the disease eradicated in Brazil for 11 years.
"I heard no, not measles, but as I already had measles, I'm protected," says one woman.
Only one young man who will leave for Madrid heard about the problem and is vaccinated, "I knew the internet. I am with all vaccinations up to date, "he assures.
The World Health Organization (WHO) says there at that time an epidemic of measles in Europe that affects 33 countries, mainly France, which has almost five thousand cases. In Brazil, the Ministry of Health recommends that the traveler does not take the vaccine immunized against measles at least 15 days before departure.
The only two cases of measles in Brazil this year were from travelers returning from France infected. The risk of measles infection is high because the disease caused by a virus, is transmitted from person to person through coughing, sneezing, speaking or breathing. The symptoms are patches of reddish skin, fever, headache and inflammation in the airways.
The only form of prevention is the vaccine, especially in the age group up to 39 years. In health care is available the MMR vaccine, which is effective against measles, rubella and mumps.
"Measles is not a benign disease, especially in adults. Measles encephalitis or meningitis can give and can even kill a young adult due to the immune reaction in children, is more a less severe disease, but also can have serious consequences, "warns the doctor Luis Fernando Corr?a.
The Hotel Industry Association is moving to a campaign of vaccination of tourism professionals who have direct contact with foreigners coming to Brazil. A hotel manager has received a statement from the association:
"I am recommending that seek health posts with PBS and put on vaccination day," he says. "The river is a showcase of world tourism. The river will surely serve as a flashpoint in the campaign nationally. "

 

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Measles kills six children in Malanje
30/06/2011 13:27, By VOA News

Measles kills six in Malanje

Six children died of measles in the districts of Kunda-Dya-Base and Malange provinces since early this month. To stem the progression of the outbreak plaguing other parts of this province were four teams consisting of locks.

The supervisor of epidemiological surveillance of Provincial Health Department, Matthew John Manuel, who confirmed the notification of 69 cases, including the list of municipalities Luquembo, Calandula, Cacuso and Marimba.

"Vaccination team was created to make the lock, to prevent the spread of more cases. First is Marimba, with 23 cases, second is the Kunda-Dya-Base, with 20 cases and four deaths in Malanje third place with 22 cases and two deaths, "said Matthew John Manuel

Malange, Marimba and Kunda-Dya-Base is the most endemic regions so far.

The official stated that advises people to seek the infected hospitals closer to home, confirmed at the meeting of the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) in the city of Malange opened a picket line that runs from Monday to Friday and on working hours from 8 hours to 15 hours and 30 minutes.

Measles is a viral disease, infectious respiratory system caused by a paramyxovirus of the genus morbillivirus, easily contagious and affects mainly children.

The disease can cause serious complications, including headache, blindness, severe diarrhea, ear infection and pneumonia and can be prevented by vaccines.
http://correiodobrasil.com.br/sarampo-mata-seis-criancas-em-malanje/262148/

 

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Re: Brazil-Cases of measles should be notified the Ministry of Health in 24 hours

http://g1.globo.com/mato-grosso/not...re-meta-contra-sarampo-aponta-ministerio.html
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MT vaccine fails 84.53% of measles goal, says Minister
Mato Grosso 84.53% children vaccinated with more than one and less than seven years.
Ministry of Health decided to extend the campaign until September 30.
G1 MT
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Figures from the National Immunization Program of the Ministry of Health showed that 84.53% of children with more than one and less than seven years, were immunized against measles in the second stage of the National Campaign in Mato Grosso. The government's goal is to vaccinate 95% of children. The assessment found that 252,306 children a total of 298,474 were immunized in the state.
The follow-up vaccination campaign against measles, expected to close last Friday (16), was extended until the 30th of this month. So far, more than 16 million children under the age of one to seven years, were immunized against the disease throughout the country. The figure represents 94.70% of the target audience, which is 17,094,514. The goal is to vaccinate 95% of this age.

Ministry of Health extends measles vaccination
According to the State Department of Health of Mato Grosso (SES-MT), vaccination will continue in health care for all 141 municipalities. He also said the campaign was extended in the state to meet the goal of the Ministry of Health, in spite of Mato Grosso has no recorded cases of the disease in recent years.
Symptoms
Measles is an acute, highly contagious. The most common symptoms are fever, dry cough, rash (red spots), runny nose and conjunctivitis. Transmission occurs from person to person through secretions expelled by the patient to cough, speak or breathe. The transmission period ranges from four to six days before the onset of the rash until four days after the appearance of stains. The vaccine is the most effective means of prevention.
In 2011, until July 19, states and municipalities to the Ministry of Health reported the occurrence of 18 cases of measles in Brazil, associated virus type 4-D, which circulates in Europe. The words, they are imported cases. The cases were reported in the states of Rio Grande do Sul (7), Rio de Janeiro (4), Sao Paulo (3), Bahia (1), Mato Grosso do Sul (1), Piau? (1) and the Federal District ( 1). Importantly, since 2000, the virus does not circulate in wild country.