Measles cases are rising worldwide with 46 children dying amid a escalating outbreak
At least 46 children have died in Bangladesh, and about 684 cases of measles have been confirmed in the country since late January, according to Reuters.
Government officials recently announced two measles-related deaths after laboratory tests were conducted on 33 samples.
“Among the samples tested, 15 deaths were directly linked Measles infectionHealth Services Department Secretary Kamrozman Chowdhury said in a statement.
Bangladesh has revised its vaccine schedule after health officials found that a large proportion of measles cases occur in infants younger than 9 months, who are not yet eligible for the vaccine. Routine vaccinationaccording to local reports.
At least 46 children have died in Bangladesh, and about 684 cases of measles have been confirmed in the country since late January. (M.H. Akash/Drake/Getty Images)
WHO guidelines recommend this Children receive Two doses of measles, usually given at 9 months of age in countries where measles is common, and at 12-15 months of age in other countries. The second dose should usually be given at 15-18 months of age.
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In the United States, as of March 26, 1,575 confirmed cases of measles had been reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
There have been 16 New outbreaks Reported this year, 94% of confirmed cases were considered outbreak-related, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
As of March 26, 1,575 confirmed cases of measles have been reported by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Istock)
The agency attributes the spike in measles activity to a trend of declining “herd immunity” in communities — that is Vaccination rates It fell below the roughly 95% threshold needed to prevent an outbreak.
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“MMR coverage has declined nationally in the United States among kindergartners and is now below the 95% coverage goal,” the CDC said on its website.
WHO guidelines recommend that children receive two doses of measles vaccine, usually given at 9 months of age in countries where measles is common, and at 12-15 months in other countries. (Istock)
Symptoms of measles include high temperature, cough, runny nose, and watery, red eyes. And rashes Which usually appears three to five days after the symptoms start, according to medical sources.
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The rash usually begins as flat red spots that appear on the face at the hairline and spread down to the neck, torso, arms, legs, and feet.
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The airborne virus can spread when someone coughs or sneezes. Measles is known to remain in the air for up to two hours after infection An infected person leaves the area.
Reuters contributed to this report.
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