The Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit of the Ministry of Well being is “recently investigating two connected circumstances of rash and fever sickness” and “as each folks had contemporary go back and forth in a space the place measles is circulating and are appearing signs in step with measles, they’ve been remoted whilst exams are underway to verify the prognosis.”
A Executive spokesperson mentioned, “Given the possible unfold of measles, which is extremely contagious, the Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit is proactively figuring out and contacting shut contacts of the suspected circumstances on island to advise of precautionary measures, together with tracking their well being for signs.
“Even if measles has no longer been showed in Bermuda since 1990, Bermuda is in peril for measles importation and unfold because of lowered measles, mumps and rubella [MMR] vaccination charges and a resurgence of measles in many nations. Measles is unfold thru coughing and sneezing, with the virus ready to stay infectious within the air or on surfaces for as much as two hours. Signs most often happen 7-21 days after publicity and would possibly come with fever, cough, runny nostril, crimson watery eyes and a rash that starts at the face and spreads to the remainder of the frame.
“Any person experiencing those signs, specifically if there was contemporary go back and forth to a space the place measles is circulating or conceivable touch with anyone suspected of getting measles, will have to self-isolate and get in touch with their well being care supplier straight away through phone for recommendation earlier than visiting any healthcare facility [physician’s office or hospital] to stop attainable publicity to others.”
Minister of Well being, Kim Wilson, emphasised the significance of vigilance: “We’re lucky to have have shyed away from measles in our neighborhood for a very long time. Alternatively, with suspected circumstances at the island, we should stay vigilant to give protection to our neighborhood.”
“Measles is a vaccine-preventable illness. Making sure ok coverage from measles and different vaccine-preventable sicknesses is particularly necessary earlier than touring in another country. If you’re not sure of your vaccination standing, to find out out of your healthcare supplier.”
A Executive spokesperson added, “For more info, please see hooked up reality sheet. The Ministry will supply updates as additional information turns into to be had.
“Be aware: The MMR vaccine is a part of Bermuda’s regimen early life immunization agenda, with the primary dose administered at 15 months and a booster between ages 4 and 6. The Ministry of Well being urges folks to vaccinate their youngsters in line with the Bermuda Early life Immunization Agenda.”
The total Measles 2024 Truth Sheet follows beneath [PDF here]:
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