Measles—What’s Old Is New Again

Blakely, Kala K.; Suttle, Rebecca; Wood, Tara; Stallworth, Kelley; Baker, Natalie R.

doi:10.1016/j.nwh.2019.11.005

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“…11 Failure to achieve a high level of protective immunity from vaccination against measles in infancy is common due to decreased vaccine effectiveness from the presence of maternal antibodies as well as immaturity of the infant's immune system. 34 Breast milk, which helps fi ght infection and provides antibodies from the mother, is encouraged for infants not able to be vaccinated. In addition, limited exposure to those potentially infected and good hand sanitization is recommended for infants.…”

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“…In addition, limited exposure to those potentially infected and good hand sanitization is recommended for infants. 34 In the US, I.M. IG is recommended for infants under the age of 6 months postexposure as well as for infants between 6 and 11 months of age who have been exposed to measles but are unable to obtain an MMR vaccine within 72 hours of exposure.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Vaccination of infants under the age of 6 months is not recommended 11. IG should not be given concurrently with the MMR vaccine since this would render the vaccine invalid 34. Children who receive the vaccine before 12 months of age will need to be vaccinated again per the pediatric immunization schedule at 12-15 months and again at 4-6 years of age 11…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Breast milk, which helps fight infection and provides antibodies from the mother, is encouraged for infants not able to be vaccinated. In addition, limited exposure to those potentially infected and good hand sanitization is recommended for infants 34. In the US, I.M.…”

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“…The WHO currently considers vaccination one of the most effective and cost-effective means of fighting infections. The use of vaccines is recognized as a key element of a country's epidemic well-being [25].…”

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Epidemiology Survey of Measles in Kazakhstan

Zhuzzhasarova

Baesheva

Turdalina

et al. 2021

Open Access Maced J Med Sci

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BACKGROUND: Measles (rubella) is a highly contagious disease that is caused by a virus in the Paramyxoviridae family. The measles virus is directly responsible for more than 100,000 deaths each year. Epidemiological studies have linked measles to increased morbidity and mortality many years after infection, but the reasons underlying this phenomenon are poorly understood. The virus attacks immune cells, causing acute suppression of the immune system. The World Health Organization recommends a two-dose vaccination policy, with the first dose administered during the 1st year of life, and coverage should be maintained in at least 90–95% of the population to halt transmission. In many countries, the measles vaccine is included in the immunization program and is freely available to all. Today, despite active immunization of the population, measles still occurs in the Republic of Kazakhstan. AIM: The objective of our study was to analyze the epidemiological characteristics of measles in the Republic of Kazakhstan during the rise of the disease. METHODS: Statistical data were obtained from the Committee on Public Health Protection on the incidence of measles in The Republic of Kazakhstan for the period from November 1, 2018 to December 30, 2019. STUDY DESIGN: Epidemiology survey. RESULTS: The article contains epidemiological data on the incidence of measles in the regions of the Republic of Kazakhstan among children, age, and gender characteristics. CONCLUSION: In the period from November 2018 to December 2019, there was a tendency to increase the incidence of measles in the republic. In terms of morbidity, Nur-Sultan was the leader, where the number of cases was 22.9% (n = 3181). The largest number of registered cases, 58.2% (n = 5745), occurred in children aged 1–14 years. Measles remains an unresolved global problem and groups of undervaccinated and unvaccinated populations remain vulnerable during epidemics.

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