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According to media reports at least 22 people in Taiwan have been confirmed with measles. More than 980 people in Taipei are being monitored following an outbreak of measles at a major hospital. A further 3500 are under quarantine in Kaohsiung in the south of Taiwan.
The infection was introduced to Taiwan by a flight attendant working for Tigerair Taiwan. This individual also introduced the infection to the island of Okinawa in Japan, where at least 67 individuals have been infected. Cases linked to this outbreak have been identified elsewhere in Japan.
Travel may increase an individual’s risk of exposure to measles virus, and facilitate the spread of disease to unvaccinated and susceptible populations. The travel consultation provides healthcare practitioners with a valuable opportunity to ensure individuals are protected against the measles virus. Consider vaccinating:
Charging for Measles Containing Vaccine:
It should be confirmed that children have received their recommended doses of MMR at 12-13 months of age and again pre-school around 3 years 4 months. Consider vaccinating all unimmunised adults who have not had the disease themselves, particularly if they are going to be at higher risk. Two doses of MMR vaccine, at least one month apart, are required to give adequate protection.
For further information see Measles