The World Health Organization (WHO) made frightening statements about measles. Due to the coronavirus that broke out in 2020, it was stated that there were close to 40 million children who could not be vaccinated against measles last year. In addition, WHO reminded that 128 thousand people died due to measles last year. So when is the measles vaccine given? Who gets the measles vaccine? Scary warning from WHO! Here are the details…
WHEN IS THE MEASURES VACCINE DONE?
Measles, rubella and mumps vaccine is given as a mixed vaccine between the ages of 9 and 12 months and 4-6 years. Those who get the measles vaccine on time have a reduced risk of contracting the disease. It is known that the protection of the vaccine is 2 or 4 years.
WHAT ARE THE MEASURES VACCINE SIDE EFFECTS?
After measles vaccination, pain, redness and swelling may occur rarely at the injection site. These effects, which can be seen especially in infants and children, disappear over time.
128 THOUSAND PEOPLE LOSE LIFE WITH MEASES
Nearly 40 million children missed their measles vaccine dose due to the pandemic. This decline in vaccination leaves millions of children susceptible to infection.
In India, a total of 12 children died due to the measles epidemic. According to data released by WHO, there were 9 million cases of measles worldwide in 2021. Of these, 128,000 died. Measles outbreaks broke out in many countries.