They recommend to apply a second dose of the measles vaccine | Cuyo Newspaper

The Ministry of Health of the Nation issued an epidemiological alert for the detection of the first two cases of measles in the country, after 18 years, and although they were registered in Buenos Aires (they are two babies, 5 and 6 months respectively, see box), the power and speed of infection of this disease led, for example, Alejandra Venerando, Minister of Health of the province, to recognize the edition Digital of CUYO according to which "it is important alert. "

Meanwhile, Rosa Contreras, head of the Infectious Diseases Department at Marcial Quiroga Hospital, recommended that the entire population between the ages of 2 and 53 years (even those born in 1965) apply a strengthening of the vaccine to

Although the mandatory vaccination schedule stipulates that all children aged 12 months to 4 years must receive a dose of Triple Viral SRP (Measles-Rubella-Mumps) and On a period of 5 years, should receive a second dose, Contreras has planned a special campaign that has been prepared since last year, to be held between September 3 and October 31, aimed at children between 13 months and 4 months years old to receive the second dose (with a preventive action against measles and rubella) It will be free and will not require medical order

"This type of campaign is carried out from time to time to reinforce vaccination, "said Contreras.

The specialist added that the entire population should apply a new dose, except for those born before 1965 who are already immune, pregnant women and people with what is commonly defined as "low defenses."

Regarding whether a person is not sure if she has the two doses, Contreras stated that although in general there is no contraindication to it. 39 application of a new dose, it should be consulted first the general practitioner, who will ask for an badysis, which will determine what is the degree of immunity of the person in this regard. false, and therefore apply the indicated treatment.

Contreras pointed out that people who make a trip abroad should deal with this preventive measure. In Marcial Quiroga Hospital, the vaccination service for people about to travel is planned and for example the dose against measles was taken into account for those who went to Russia during the World Cup.

It is this since the year 2000, until yesterday, all cases of measles in the country were due to someone who got sick on the outside. from the country and traveled to Argentina. This year, 3 cases were recorded previously. A 21-year-old man, who had not been vaccinated, went to Thailand and Argentina and infected an 8-month-old baby. The third was a 26-year-old girl who traveled to Southeast Asia.

In Latin America, the region was free of measles in 2016, but today it is not the same scenario. In Venezuela there has been an epidemic since last year and in Brazil there are 700 cases. And the chances of continuing to "import" patients are important, because in Europe there were 15,000 cases in the first 5 months of this year.

The Keys

What Is Measles

This is a highly contagious and potentially serious viral disease that spreads easily when the person infected cleans secretions breathing problems by speaking, coughing or sneezing, or by being in contact with a contaminated object.

Complications

This disease mainly affects children and in some cases may be lethal.

Measles can cause other ailments, among which include blindness, encephalitis, diarrhea, pneumonia, otitis and sinusitis.

Symptoms

There are four indicators of measles: 1) High fever 2) Nasal discharge, conjunctivitis and cough. 3) Small white spots on the inside of the cheek. 4) Eruption on the face and neck that extends to the rest of the body

Trips abroad

Children from 6 to 11 months traveling in areas of active viral circulation, They should receive a dose of triple viral vaccine two weeks before traveling. This dose should not be taken into account as a vaccination schedule.

Both cases

According to an epidemiological alert report issued by the Ministry of Health, confirmed cases correspond to children under one year of age, to a child of five months and to a girl of six months. Although both cases were reported by the health services of the federal capital, the girl lives in the province of Buenos Aires.

According to the official report, both cases had symptoms of fever, rash, cough, and conjunctivitis. l & # 39; evolution. "

" The outbreak control actions were initiated in the corresponding areas and research is underway to determine the source of infection, "said the health portfolio. The case of indigenous measles recorded in Argentina dates back to the year 2000 and since then, 32 imported or import – related cases have been recorded, of which the last ones have been verified this year in the city of. Buenos Aires, two of which were imported and one related to import.