Measles in South Africa (update)
16 December 2009
There have been an additional 1 353 new measles cases registered since the last update on 27 Nov 2009, this brings the total number of cases in 2009 to 3 767.
Gautang Province has reported 53% of the new cases however cases are being reported from all other provinces.
Advice for travellers
It should be confirmed that children have received their recommended doses of MMR at 12-15 months of age and again pre-school around 3 years 6 months, while unimmunised adults who have not had the disease themselves may consider vaccination if thought to be at risk.Two doses of MMR vaccine is required to give adequate protection.
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