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ICYMI: The Department of Health has warned South Africans of a possible measles outbreak, following the latest report by the WHO, that there has been a surge in vaccine-preventable diseases over the past year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A vial of measles, mumps and rubella vaccine and an information sheet is seen at Boston Children's Hospital in Boston.A vial of measles, mumps and rubella vaccine and an information sheet is seen at Boston Children's Hospital in Boston., following the latest report by the World Health Organisation , that there has been a surge in vaccine-preventable diseases over the past year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The head of child health unit at the health department, Dr Lesley Bamford, says there has not been a measles surge specific to South Africa yet. “The figures that were quoted by the WHO and UNICEF are the global figures. So there certainly has been an increase in a number of cases globally. So, certainly, we are concerned and need to be alert to the possibilities and are monitoring carefully,” explains Bamford.

 

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