Mozambican health authorities have detected measles outbreaks in 4 districts of the northern province of Cabo Delgado, and warned that the outbreaks have worsened over the past 2 months.
Neighbouring Malawi has also issued an alert after detecting measles cases.
This is a reminder that all travelers should be updated with measles vaccination.
Swiss recommendations: all persons born after 1963 who have no documented protection against the infection (antibodies or 2 documented vaccinations) should be vaccinated twice with MMR vaccine.
In the event of an epidemic in the region or contact with a measles case, vaccination is recommended from the age of 6 months.
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