After the increase in measles in our country, as in the whole world, citizens accelerated their research on the subject. Nurten Saydan, Chairman of the All Pharmacist Employers’ Union (TEIS), emphasized the importance of the vaccine in preventing measles and said, “Measles vaccines protect children 99 percent from the viral disease measles.”
In his written statement, Saydan pointed out that measles is a contagious disease, but it is possible to prevent it with vaccination. Due to wars, the risk of vaccine-preventable infectious diseases increases.” said.
“TURKEY IS THE SECOND MOST VISIBLE COUNTRY”
Saydan stated that according to WHO data, Turkey is the second country with the highest number of measles cases in Europe as of the end of February 2023, adding, “Childhood vaccinations must be carried out completely in order to prevent measles cases increasing especially with anti-vaccination and irregular migration.” used the phrase.
“Measles Vaccines PROTECT 99 PERCENT”
Saydan, who argued that the anti-vaccination opposition is increasing in Turkey, said:
“There is no scientific basis for the opposition to vaccination, and the health of the whole society, including our children, is disregarded. The legal and conscientious responsibility of vaccinating children should not be at the initiative of the families. Measles vaccines administered at ages 6 and 6 protect children 99 percent from the viral disease, measles.
VACCINES ARE GIVEN FREE OF CHARGE
If one goal of vaccination is to protect ourselves, another important goal is to protect the immune system of the community. In our country, vaccines for diseases such as measles, rubella and mumps are included in our vaccination calendar free of charge. Families need to have their children vaccinated and ensure that public health is protected.