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Measles is a contagious disease transmitted by secretions by speech, coughing or sneezing. The main symptoms are high fever, sore throat, irritation of the coryza and eyes. In an interview with Bom Dia Rio on the morning of Tuesday (10), the president of the Brazilian Society of Immunization, Isabella Ballalai, raised doubts about it.
"It's a great source of pride for us, in Brazil, to be one of the first countries to eradicate measles because it's one of the main causes of infant mortality.I have seen many children die of measles, "he explained.
Monday (9), the Department of State of Health confirmed Two cases of measles in the state of Rio de Janeiro.The patient samples were badyzed by Fiocruz, reference laboratory of the Ministry of Health, two cases of UFRJ students who study in the Rio Center and 14 other suspected cases are under surveillance
The triple-virus vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps and rubella, should be collected from vaccinated patients. 12 months. At 15 months, it is the turn of the tetra viral, which in addition to previous diseases also protects against chickenpox.
Anyone who did not take the vaccine when he was a baby can receive both doses until the age of 29. From 30 to 49 years, a single dose is enough. From age 50, you do not need to get vaccinated. Anyone who has already contracted measles is already protected.
People who are intolerant to milk or lactose should not be worried either, because the vaccine presents no adversity for this group.
The immunization specialist reminded that people in doubt whether they are protected can search the health posts. "Those who do not remember or are not sure if they took the doses should go to vaccinate."
The specialist also warns that the option not to vaccinate is an alternative considered by her to be irresponsible, because it carries the risk of bringing to the whole of the population the presence of women. a disease hitherto eradicated.
"Do not do such a thing – measles kills, it can make you blind and when you do not get vaccinated, it does not leave you alone – it's a responsibility with the other. What we are experiencing is low coverage.It is the lack of responsibility of all of us.We must be together not to let down the guard and have an illness that kills again, "said Ballalai.
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