Vaccination after contact: Health office warns of measles outbreak

Vaccination after contact: Health office warns of measles outbreak

further measles case in the Ortenaukreis

Another measles case was reported in the Ortenaukreis. This time it is a child who was in Offenburg in Children's emergency practice last Tuesday. The health department is now looking for potential contact persons who have also stayed there during this period.

call for cooperation

The health department asks everyone who has been in the children's emergency ambulance of the clinic on Ebertplatz or in the children's clinic/mother-child center between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. on July 2, to help with the contact person determination. It is important that possible contact persons report immediately to prevent further distribution.

preventive measures

People who fulfill certain criteria as was born before 1970 have been vaccinated twice or have already gone through the disease are probably not endangered. For people without sufficient vaccination protection, however, there is the possibility of a locking vaccination within three days of contact to prevent or weaken the spread of the disease.

importance of vaccination

It is advisable to speak to the family or pediatrician to clarify the need for vaccination. Vaccination can also help mitigate the course of the disease and to reduce possible complications.

necessary attention and sensitivity

It is of great importance to pay attention to possible symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose and conjunctivitis. If measles suspected, a doctor should first be informed by phone in order to avoid potential distribution. It is also recommended to check the vaccination card and consult the family doctor if you have any questions.

early action is crucial

It cannot be ruled out that other people with measles in the Ortenaukreis are. It is therefore important to obtain medical advice at an early stage in order to contain the spread of the disease. Measles cause immune deficiency of at least six weeks, which means that there can be increased susceptibility to other infections.

The message of other measles cases illustrates the importance of vaccinations and the early detection of infectious diseases. The cooperation between the citizens is crucial to curb the spread of measles and to protect the health of the community.

- Nag