For cases of measles and tourism boom, Public Health asks to complete vaccination

The region of the Americas was declared the world's first measles-free world by the World Health Organization, this success is failing because after 18 years there were cases in Argentina. Specifically in Buenos Aires, where a case was detected in March, and during the current month, two babies were diagnosed with the disease. In this scenario, the provincial Ministry of Public Health insists on recommending that the population complete the immunization program.
In addition, in a context of growth of overseas travel and the recent tourist movement towards the World Cup. The football of Russia, alert on what could generate a reintroduction of the virus in the country.
In this regard, the Provincial Director of Immunization of Public Health, Angelina Bobadilla told El Litoral: "In Buenos Aires two cases have been confirmed, are being studied to see if they are not badociated with the import.In addition, those who traveled to the World Cup in Russia are investigated because this could be a cause of the entry of the virus.We have been working on the alert since Easter, providing recommendations for the traveler, but there is always one who does not get vaccinated and that is why we emphasize the importance of prevention. concrete thing is that there are two cases of very good evolution and that they are still studying the origin of the virus. "
Regarding the epidemiological situation, the specialist of the province has indicated that in Corrientes no case of illness. In any case, he offered recommendations saying, "The most important thing is vaccination, supplementing the diet." Those who reach the age of 12 months should receive the triple viral vaccine (which also prevents rubella and Mumps.) In addition, at 5 or 6 years old, the second dose should be placed in. If the children have both, the parents should stay calm. "On the migration movement to countries outside the Americas, Bobadilla said:" We know that there are Corrientes who have traveled to Russia, we are still within 30 days when may appear symptoms of fever, nasal congestion, skin patches, conjunctivitis and cough.In case of these symptoms, it is better to consult the doctor to exclude pathologies. "
This year also, from the provincial public health plan the" Measles 2018 "campaign, which will take place between October and November around the country. As stated, the recommendations of the World Health Organization are actions taken to promote prevention and vaccination.