The global measles epidemic has been on the rise recently, with many countries experiencing serious epidemics. The CDC reminds that measles is highly contagious and can be spread through the air. It is easily spread through international exchanges such as travel, family visits, business, etc. The public is reminded to avoid bringing children under 1 year old and younger Infants and young children who have completed MMR vaccination should travel to endemic areas to reduce the risk of infection.
The CDC pointed out that people should pay attention to hand hygiene when going abroad. It is recommended to wear masks when entering public places or crowded places, and pay attention to personal hygiene behaviors such as respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette. In addition, if you need medical treatment locally, you should go to the hospital before going to the hospital. You should wear a mask at all times when seeking medical treatment at a clinic or clinic. If you develop fever, rash, cough, rhinitis, conjunctivitis and other suspected symptoms after returning to your country, please wear a mask and seek medical treatment as soon as possible and inform the doctor of your relevant travel history.
According to monitoring data from the World Health Organization, the epidemic situation in Europe last year (2023) was severe. At least 42,605 cases were reported in the region throughout the year, a 45-fold increase compared to the previous year (937 cases). Among them, West Asia, Russia, Kazakhstan, The epidemic has increased in countries such as Kyrgyzstan since the middle of the year, and gradually spread to Eastern Europe, Asia, Azerbaijan, Romania and other countries after October. In addition, the number of cases in some areas of the United Kingdom has also increased sharply since December last year. The country recently warned of the epidemic. will expand and spread.
In addition, cases have been reported in some areas in the United States. In addition, in the Western Pacific region adjacent to my country, the epidemic situation has continued to increase in Malaysia, the Philippines and other countries since the second half of last year, while in Southeast Asia, the epidemic situation has continued in India, Indonesia and other countries.
The CDC reminds that although there have been no confirmed cases of local measles in China since September 2022, as the international epidemic heats up, there is still a risk of measles infection during travel and overseas migration. In particular, measles in infants and young children may be complicated by otitis media, pneumonia and encephalitis, which can lead to death. The rate can be as high as 5-10% in infants or immunocompromised children.
In addition, the CDC recommends that vaccination is the most effective way to prevent measles. If you have children over 1 year old at home, please go to a health center or vaccination contract hospital as soon as possible to receive the measles, mumps, and rubella mixed vaccine (MMR). ), and avoid taking children under 1 year old or who have not been vaccinated with MMR to endemic areas.
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2024-01-31 01:05:52
