Suspected case of measles in an 8-month-old baby

Yesterday, the health post of El Chaltén issued a statement asking the population to confirm that they are vaccinated against measles.

In this regard, TS-Digital interviewed Dr. Carolina Codó, head of the health post, who commented that the request is due to the alert of a suspicious case of measles. This is an 8 month old baby who lives in El Chaltén but who is returning from vacation in El Bolsón. The event was announced yesterday

He entered El Calafate, on the way to El Chaltén, and to the Villa Turística Hospital "they declared that he" s " was acting a suspected case of measles, they did the tests "and expect results. From the SAMIC hospital they informed that in a week or so the results would be, so they wait until next week.

The patient has already returned home to the trekking town, is isolated and rakes out of the area to see if all the children are vaccinated.

For this, the immunization schedule of all children, especially in children under 4 years of age, is checked to verify that they have the corresponding doses of measles. "Fortunately here in Chalten we have extensive vaccination coverage," said the professional.

Finally, she also pointed out that, if the case was confirmed, measles would be imported from El Bolsón.

What is measles?

It is a highly contagious and potentially serious viral disease, which spreads easily when the infected person removes respiratory secretions by speaking, coughing or sneezing, or by being in contact with any object tainted

It mainly affects children and, in some cases, can be fatal.

What are the symptoms?

High fever

Nasal discharge, conjunctivitis and coughing.

Small white spots on the inside of the cheek.

the face and neck extending to the rest of the body.

How is he prevented?

The Triple Viral SRP vaccine is effective in the prevention of measles. This vaccine is mandatory and must be applied to children to reach the year of life with a reinforcement of the school income, according to the national calendar of vaccination:

From 12 months to 5 years: must be accredited ONE DOSE of vaccine viral triple viral (measles-rubella-mumps)

More than 5 years, including adults: must be certified TWO DOSE vaccine with double viral SP or triple viral SRP

Persons born before 1965 n. They do NOT need to be vaccinated as they are considered protected by having been in contact with the virus.

All health personnel must accredit two doses of dual viral vaccine SP or Triple Viral SRP to be adequately protected.