Корь, истерия и прививочные принуждения (38/39) / Курилка

Про Украину уже агентства рассылают предупреждения, вот буквально вчера пришло:
"Worldcue® Alert
Severity: Warning Alert
Health: UPD. 7: Measles activity remains high in Ukraine during 2018. Western provinces most affected. Obtain vaccination; take health precautions.
This alert affects Ukraine
This alert began 18 Sep 2018 09:45 GMT and is scheduled to expire 18 Nov 2018 23:59 GMT.
• Event: Measles outbreak
• Affected Area: Nationwide, especially Ternopil, Ivano-Frankivsk, Lviv, Odesa, Transcarpathia, and Kyiv provinces (map)
• Cases: 30,740+
• Period: January-September 2018
• Transmission: Respiratory (coughing, sneezing, speaking)
Summary
Ukrainian health officials report ongoing, elevated measles activity nationwide, where more than 30,740 cases have occurred since January. Most cases during 2018 have occurred in the western provinces of Ivano-Frankivsk, Ternopil, and Transcarpathia. This represents the most complete data available as of Sept. 18.

The US CDC maintains a "Watch-Level 1" travel health notice due to measles activity in Ukraine. This level of notice emphasizes the need for travelers to practice usual health precautions - predominantly ensuring vaccination and practicing hand and respiratory hygiene, in the case of measles.

Background and Analysis
Ukraine reported a total of 102 cases of measles in 2016, and more than 4,700 during 2017. The decline of measles vaccination coverage in Ukraine in recent years contributed to the surge in activity during 2017 and 2018. An average vaccination rate of 92-95 percent is needed to prevent wider community transmission of measles. The vaccination rate against measles in Ukraine was 31 percent in 2016, compared with 95 percent in 2008.

Measles is a very contagious viral disease that spreads through respiratory droplets created when an infected individual coughs, sneezes, or speaks. Infected individuals can also expose people around them by contaminating surfaces with secretions from the nose, mouth, and throat. Symptoms typically appear 7-14 days after exposure, but can develop up to 21 days after exposure. Symptoms generally include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a red rash that begins on the face and spreads downward. Serious complications - including pneumonia - can occur, especially in children younger than five years old, adults older than 20 years old, and individuals with a weakened immune system.

Advice
Visit a doctor to ensure vaccination against measles or immunity through previous infection. Practice basic health precautions. Call your medical provider if symptoms develop within three weeks of being in affected areas.

Resources
US CDC Travel Health Notice: wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices"