The situation of measles in the country is far from improving. 669 cases have been confirmed and there is no sign of a decline in the epidemic. The watchword therefore remains the same: those who have not yet been vaccinated must imperatively do so.
Of the 669 measles cases recorded since March, the majority are in the 20 to 45 age group (49%). Next, children from zero to 9 years old (37%) and children and adolescents from 10 to 19 years old (14%). The Port-Louis region remains the most affected, then, in order, Plaines Wilhems, Pamplemousses and Rivière-Noire, reports Dr Fazil Khodabocus Senior Community Physician.
More contagious than the flu, the measles virus circulates in the air through small droplets when an infected person sneezes or coughs without covering his nose or mouth. They can also contaminate a surface, hence the recommendation to wash your hands regularly with soap.
Vaccination continues in the five regional hospitals, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday. The vaccine is also available in regional health centers on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Those between the ages of 20 and 45, with the exception of pregnant women, are advised to be vaccinated.
– .
