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The Ministry of Health for Niger has reported an outbreak of measles in the country. Twelve health districts have reached the epidemic level; since the beginning of the year, 3080 cases have been recorded nationally. The worst affected regions are: Zinder with 2072 cases followed by Agadez with 537 and Maradi with 209 cases.
(Via OCHA Niger Epidemiological Situation 18/04/2015 (in French) - accessed 23/04/15)
It should be confirmed that children have received their recommended doses of MMR at 12-15 months of age and again pre-school around 3 years 6 months. Unimmunised adults who have not had the disease themselves may consider vaccination if thought to be at risk. Two doses of MMR vaccine are required to give adequate protection.
