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In Romania, 17 children have already died of measles
In Romania, 17 children of a measles wave have fallen victim in the last six months. The health minister of the country said that none of the victims had been vaccinated. Not only in the southeastern European state will the issue of measles vaccination - yes or no? for years fiercely quarreled.
17 dead children by measles wave
In Romania, 17 children have died of measles since September, reports the AFP news agency. As Minister of Health Florian Bodog said on Saturday according to Romanian media reports, none of the victims had been vaccinated. According to reports, more than 3,400 people have contracted measles since February last year, compared to just seven cases the year before.
A measles wave in Romanians has killed 17 children since September. None of the children had been vaccinated. The Minister of Health calls people to vaccinate. (Image: pit24 / fotolia.com) Minister of Health calls people to vaccinate
The Health Minister called on the population to get vaccinated. According to Bodog, only 80 percent of Romanians receive the first of the two World Health Organization (WHO) recommended vaccine doses, and only 50 percent get vaccinated a second time.
According to the agency message, poverty, lack of access to health care and anti-vaccination campaigns by religious groups are reasons for the low level of vaccination among the population.
No harmless teething
In Germany, the measles vaccine is recommended for children from the eleventh month of life, for infants in a daycare from the ninth month.
Mothers who have antibodies due to a vaccine or a former measles disease can protect their children from measles and other infectious diseases in the first few months.
Important to know: Measles is not a harmless childhood disease. The disease also affects adults. Therefore, if necessary, they should check their measles vaccine protection.
Majority of Germans for vaccination
In Germany, in connection with the discussion about the vaccination, the call for a measles immigration repeatedly appears, which according to polls would be welcomed by the majority of the Germans.
Vaccination opponents point out, among other things, possible side effects of immunization such as skin redness, swelling, fever or a rash.
However, compared to the effects of measles disease, in which the immune system is weakened and various symptoms such as fever, otitis media or diarrhea may occur, the risks of vaccination are not a comparison, my advocates.
Not to mention the rare serious, sometimes fatal complications. (Ad)