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Several cases of measles detected at Thiers high school in Marseille
By D.Ta.
Published on 02/11/25 at 08:16 - Updated on 02/11/25 at 08:22
The ARS Paca has been alerted to several cases of measles that have occurred in recent days at the prestigious Thiers high school in Marseille. This highly contagious disease requires students and staff to check whether their vaccinations are up to date.
This is information that is circulating today on the Pronote space of all students attending the establishment. Several cases of measles have been reported in recent days among students in preparatory classes as well as among a teacher at the Thiers high school in Marseille.
The ARS Paca has sent its recommendations to the management team for families faced with this highly contagious disease, with one sick person potentially being able to contaminate " 20 other people ".
Precautions to take
In fact, all people who have attended the Thiers high school since January 2025 are considered contact persons. According to the Regional Health Agency, " it is imperative to check whether vaccination has been carried out: two doses of vaccine are necessary to protect against the disease ," it specifies. However, having had measles is a protection.
In the absence of vaccination, " it is imperative to go to your doctor and start vaccination without delay ," continues the ARS Paca. If only one dose of vaccine has been administered, a second injection must be given. If the first dose was administered before the age of 12 months, a third dose is necessary ." Finally, in the event of an illness leading to a drop in immunity or in the event of pregnancy, you should immediately contact the doctor who is monitoring you to start prevention. Please note that pregnancy does not allow vaccination.
Monitoring for the appearance of signs suggestive of the disease is necessary for at least 15 days: fever, "cold", cough, conjunctivitis, discomfort in light, appearance of pink or red "spots" starting behind the ears and on the face and spreading over the body. In the event of symptoms, you must wear a mask, isolate yourself and consult your doctor, specifying that you have been in contact with a person with measles. He must report it to the ARS.
Contact: ars-paca-alarme@ars.sante.fr
https://www.laprovence.com/article/...rougeole-detectes-au-lycee-thiers-a-marseille
Several cases of measles detected at Thiers high school in Marseille
By D.Ta.
Published on 02/11/25 at 08:16 - Updated on 02/11/25 at 08:22
The ARS Paca has been alerted to several cases of measles that have occurred in recent days at the prestigious Thiers high school in Marseille. This highly contagious disease requires students and staff to check whether their vaccinations are up to date.
This is information that is circulating today on the Pronote space of all students attending the establishment. Several cases of measles have been reported in recent days among students in preparatory classes as well as among a teacher at the Thiers high school in Marseille.
The ARS Paca has sent its recommendations to the management team for families faced with this highly contagious disease, with one sick person potentially being able to contaminate " 20 other people ".
Precautions to take
In fact, all people who have attended the Thiers high school since January 2025 are considered contact persons. According to the Regional Health Agency, " it is imperative to check whether vaccination has been carried out: two doses of vaccine are necessary to protect against the disease ," it specifies. However, having had measles is a protection.
In the absence of vaccination, " it is imperative to go to your doctor and start vaccination without delay ," continues the ARS Paca. If only one dose of vaccine has been administered, a second injection must be given. If the first dose was administered before the age of 12 months, a third dose is necessary ." Finally, in the event of an illness leading to a drop in immunity or in the event of pregnancy, you should immediately contact the doctor who is monitoring you to start prevention. Please note that pregnancy does not allow vaccination.
Monitoring for the appearance of signs suggestive of the disease is necessary for at least 15 days: fever, "cold", cough, conjunctivitis, discomfort in light, appearance of pink or red "spots" starting behind the ears and on the face and spreading over the body. In the event of symptoms, you must wear a mask, isolate yourself and consult your doctor, specifying that you have been in contact with a person with measles. He must report it to the ARS.
Contact: ars-paca-alarme@ars.sante.fr
https://www.laprovence.com/article/...rougeole-detectes-au-lycee-thiers-a-marseille