The number of measles cases is on the rise.

Cumulatively from the beginning of 2024 to present, the number of measles cases in the whole city is 87 cases in 23 districts. By age group, there are 26 cases under 9 months old (29.9%); 16 cases from 9-12 months old (18.4%); 14 cases from 13-23 months old (16.1%); 10 cases from 24-60 months old (11.5%); 21 cases over 60 months old (24.1%).

Hanoi CDC said that the number of measles cases is on the rise. Patients were recorded sporadically in the area, mainly in people who had not been vaccinated or had not been fully vaccinated.

Children receive measles vaccine at the vaccination site of An Khanh A Kindergarten (Van Lung, An Khanh commune, Hoai Duc district).

It is forecasted that in the coming time, there may be more cases of the disease. Therefore, district, town and city health centers need to strengthen activities to monitor suspected measles rash fever, conduct epidemiological investigations, collect samples for testing of 100% of suspected cases, organize zoning, and thoroughly handle areas with patients and outbreaks according to regulations.

Over the past week, Hanoi CDC has coordinated with relevant units to monitor, investigate, and handle epidemics in areas with active cases and outbreaks.
At the same time, organize training on tetanus-diphtheria vaccination for 7-year-old children in the expanded immunization program for medical staff in 30 districts, towns, etc.

This week, the Hanoi CDC continues to ensure epidemic prevention and control work for the 8th session of the 15th National Assembly. The city closely monitors and promptly detects patients with infectious diseases in the community and decentralized medical facilities to grasp the epidemic situation, promptly investigate and handle cases and outbreaks.

Source: https://kinhtedothi.vn/so-ca-mac-soi-dang-co-xu-huong-gia-tang.html