People born between 1971 and 1981 did not receive this dose, so it is important that they be inoculated if they will travel to areas at risk of virus transmission.
The vaccine against measles in Chile It has been applied on a mandatory basis since 1963. Since then it has been part of the National Immunization Program (PNI) of the Ministry of Health. Therefore, within this program it is free and is applied in public health establishments. Those who want to apply their dose separately, have to pay for the service.
Measles is an infectious disease that causes fever, body discomfort and cough as the first symptoms. However, it is known for leaving red or purple spots on the skin, both on the face and on the body, which generally disappear within a week.
Nevertheless, since 1993 there has not been an outbreak of measles in our country. During the last decades, only imported cases are registeredthat is, when patients bring the disease from a foreign country.
This is the case of the last infected registered in Chile. A 42-year-old man traveled to Algeria for academic reasons and was infected with this virus.
The RM Health Seremi reports imported case of measles 👇🏻 pic.twitter.com/rfSkX3Uuey
– Seremi de Salud RM (@SeremiSaludRM) August 12, 2023
Who should get the measles vaccine in Chile?
For 40 years now, the measles vaccine has been mandatory for all newborns in Chile. The triple viral dose or vaccine SRP is applied to children under 36 months in preschooland protects against rubella, mumps and measles.
Therefore, if you were born in Chile, it is very likely that you already have your inoculation against measles. However, there are some exclusive groups that must also take this dose.
One of the most important groups are the born between 1971 and 1981, since they did not receive the PNI campaign vaccine. In this segment is the patient just mentioned.
The authorities recall the importance of vaccination for this group, as long as they travel to risk areas. That is, if you have a trip to a country where this virus is spreading, it is vital to inoculate.
Furthermore, if a infant 6 to 12 months, or a child 1 to 7 years with a dose, traveling to a risk area have to be vaccinated at least two weeks before leaving. In the case of babies, upon returning to Chile, they have to continue with the PNI vaccination scheme, since they do not have guaranteed complete immunity.
To complete your PNI vaccination you can attend Primary Health Care centers or some private clinics with Minsal agreements. For travel doses, you have to go to a international vaccination approved by Salud, and have a personal cost for the user.
2023-08-21 14:16:37
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