The number of measles cases in South Africa continues to rise as the country is experiencing an outbreak, says the National Institute for Communicable Diseases.
The number of measles cases in South Africa continues to rise as the country is experiencing an outbreak, says the National Institute for Communicable Diseases . published by the NICD on Thursday shows there was a significant rise in cases between October and December 2022.
In total, 305 laboratory-confirmed measles cases were reported in South Africa for specimens collected during that period. Distribution of laboratory-confirmed measles cases by testing site and district in South Africa from week 40 to mid-week 52 in 2022.The report shows children between the ages of one and nine have been most at risk of contracting measles.
The highest number of cases was in the 5-9 age group, followed by 90 in the 1-4 age group and 47 in the 10-14 age group.“Caregivers and parents are advised to review their child’s vaccination records and confirm they have received the measles vaccine. It is never too late to vaccinate. Children who have not been vaccinated may receive measles vaccine at any age over six months free of charge at primary health services.
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