In Santarém, cases of measles are not listed, says Semsa | Santarém and surroundings

Of the 500 people, 143 people took the second dose of the Triple Viral vaccine and 444 people took the Viral Tetra.

Semsa also informed that all basic health units in the city are being supplied and that health professionals are advised on how to proceed if they receive patients suspected of having disease.

The warning of Sespa is due to the increase in the number of cases of the disease in neighboring states. In addition to measles, Triptych Viral protects against mumps and rubella. The vaccine is still available for free at UBS. The first dose should be taken at the age of 12 months and the second at 15 months. Adults under 49 should also be vaccinated.

Recent outbreaks of measles have been reported in Venezuela and the states of Amazonas, Roraima and Rio Grande do Sul. In Pará, the last three cases of measles were recorded in 2010, all from other sites.

Measles, a contagious infectious disease, is a major cause of infant mortality in Third World countries. Transmission occurs by secretion expelled by coughing, sneezing or talking.

The initial symptoms are high fever, greater than 38.5 ° C, accompanied by a persistent cough, irritation of the eyes and a coryza. After these symptoms, there is usually the appearance of red spots on the body. In addition, it can cause ear infections, pneumonia, seizures, brain damage and death, as well as diarrhea and even brain infections.