Ulan Bator, Oct 22 (IANS) – Mongolia’s National Centre for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) has reported a total of 13,532 measles cases in the country, with 13,514 recoveries so far. Currently, seven patients remain hospitalized, according to an official statement released on Wednesday.
The majority of recent infections have occurred among school-age children who had received only a single dose of the measles vaccine, highlighting the critical need for complete immunization. In response, the NCCD urged parents to ensure their children receive two doses of the measles vaccine to protect against potentially severe disease.
Measles is a highly contagious viral infection transmitted through respiratory droplets and direct contact. Common symptoms include high fever, dry cough, runny nose, sore throat, inflamed eyes, and a characteristic rash that typically starts on the face and neck before spreading to the rest of the body over several days.
“The measles vaccine is safe, effective, and the best protection against infection and further spread,” the NCCD emphasized.
Before the introduction of the measles vaccine in 1963, major epidemics occurred every 2–3 years, resulting in an estimated 2.6 million deaths annually worldwide. Despite vaccination advances, measles remains a serious global health threat, with approximately 107,500 deaths reported in 2023, mostly among children under five.
Symptoms usually appear 10–14 days after exposure, with the rash emerging 7–18 days post-exposure and lasting about 5–6 days. Health officials continue to stress the importance of timely vaccination as the most effective preventive measure.
Recent Random Post:
