Botucatu Health Department activates measles protocol after suspicions in children

Botucatu adopts health protocol after registering six suspected cases of measles The Health Department of Botucatu (SP) initiated an emergency health protocol after reporting six suspected cases of measles in children under 2 years old. In light of the investigations, surveillance teams carry out mapping of family contacts and selective vaccination blocking to stop the circulation of the virus in the city. Preventive action seeks to contain the transmission of the disease even before the results of laboratory reports. Highly contagious and caused by viruses, measles manifests symptoms such as high fever, red spots on the skin, cough, runny nose, conjunctivitis (red and irritated eyes) and general malaise. ? Join the g1 Bauru and Marília channel on WhatsApp Botucatu Health Department will implement a vaccination block as a preventive measure against suspected cases of measles Botucatu City Hall/Disclosure Measles is an acute infectious disease, caused by viruses and highly transmissible. The main symptoms are: Fever; Red spots on the body; Cough; Runny nose; Red or irritated eyes; Malaise. Given the suspicions, the secretariat reinforced the request for people to pay attention to their vaccination records and be immunized against the disease. The triple viral vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps and rubella, is offered by the Unified Health System (SUS). Vaccination guidance According to the National Vaccination Calendar, the measles schedule takes into account each person's age and vaccination history. - Children: must receive the doses provided for in the National Vaccination Calendar; - People up to 29 years of age: must have two proven doses; - People aged 30 to 59: must have at least one dose; - Healthcare professionals: must have two doses, regardless of age. See more news from the region on g1 Bauru and Marília VIDEOS: watch reports from the region