The number of people infected with measles in the village of Srednyaya Yeluzan in the Penza region increased from 46 to 64 people per day, the regional Ministry of Health reported on July 13.
“As of July 13, 2023, 64 people were identified with suspected measles in the village of Srednyaya Yeluzan. There are 32 people in the hospital, 18 people are in outpatient treatment, 14 people have recovered.”the department said.
As reported, measles cases were also detected in Kuznetsk, Neverkino, Penza and Shemysheyka.
In the region, due to a strong complication of the epidemiological situation due to measles in the village, several mass events with large crowds of people were prohibited, in addition, they began to carry out immunization cleaning among residents, as well as immunization. according to epidemic indications.
Recall that earlier the regional Ministry of Health announced that the first seven cases of measles in the village of Srednyaya Yeluzan were discovered on June 30. By July 12, the number of patients had risen to 46, of whom 23 were treated in hospital and nine were outpatients. The doctors claimed that the patients did not have the necessary vaccinations.
In mid-March, the Rospotrebnadzor press service reported that cases of measles were observed in some regions of Russia, the territorial bodies of the department quickly responded and carried out the necessary anti-epidemic measures.
Measles is a highly contagious acute infectious viral disease that is transmitted by airborne droplets. Young children are especially at risk of infection and dangerous complications, including death.
Source: Rossa Primavera
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