6 babies killed and 200 Tunisians infected with measles

The Tunisian Ministry of Health announced the registration of six infant deaths related to the measles virus, locally called "Abu Hamrun", and monitored more than 200 victims, including 144 in Kasserine province and 66 other cases in the province of Sfax.

The Ministry of Health monitoring unit warned of the spread of the virus, outlining a number of recommendations and procedures to follow, including a visit to the doctor in case of fever and rash, especially in infants and children, and isolation of the patient from the rest of the family, according to a statement from the ministry.
The statement highlights the need for a "school expulsion" for every child infected with measles for five days since the onset of the rash, washing hands with water and soap several times a day and uses paper towels to cough or sneeze, as well as to put masks in place and ensure proper ventilation of homes.
The Ministry of Health also stressed the need to respect the schedule of the national calendar for immunization and to speed up the completion of the vaccinations needed for latecomers.

The regional health director in Sfax, Ali al-Ayadi, told the "new Arab" that he "can not talk about the spread of measles outbreaks in the province, despite the addition of registration. Each year, dozens of injuries have been recorded, to varying degrees depending on the region, the national vaccination program from 12 months to 18 months, an infectious disease: just register an injury to the maternal, for example, until the disease spreads rapidly.
"Despite the recorded increase in the number of injured, the situation can be controlled by taking preventive measures, respecting the vaccination schedule and following the advice of the doctor."