According to the Center for Disease Control of Hai Duong province, from January 1 to February 23, the whole province recorded 55 cases of measles (no deaths), while at the same time in 2024, there were no cases recorded.
Hai Duong City is the locality with the largest number of measles cases with 38 cases, Kinh Mon town has 4 cases, other localities have 1-3 cases.The cases are mainly children under the age of vaccination, unvacced or not fully vaccinated against measles.Nam Sach, Ninh Giang, Gia Loc districts have not recorded any cases of measles.
Currently, the measles epidemic continues to develop complicatedly, the humid weather creates conditions for the measles pathogen to develop and spread rapidly.The Provincial Center for Disease Control recommends that the Medical Centers of districts, towns and cities continue to monitor and detect suspected measles cases; step up propaganda work to guide people on disease prevention measures.
Full vaccination, on schedule is the most effective measure to prevent measles.In 2024, Hai Duong will organize 2 measles vaccinations for children aged 1-5 and high-risk medical staff with an vaccination rate of 92.5%.In 2025, Hai Duong will continue to implement measles vaccination for children aged 6 months to under 9 months in phase 2 according to the decision of the Ministry of Health.
Currently, schools in Hai Duong City are strengthening the prevention of influenza, measles and respiratory diseases. In particular, schools have coordinated with the Health Stations to implement measures to prevent influenza, measles and respiratory diseases at schools.
At the same time, regularly clean the school; collect and treat waste and waste in the school. Incorporate knowledge on hygiene and infectious disease prevention; health education for children and students on personal hygiene into the main lessons, extracurricular activities of the school.
Ensure safety in collective kitchens; ensure proper nutrition combined with a physical exercise regimen suitable for the age and physical condition of children and students to prevent infectious diseases.
