Protect Yourself From Recent Outbreak of Measles in Europe

Following three years of low Measles incidence from 2007-2009, a sharp increase of reported Measles cases occurred in late 2009, increasing in 2010. As of 2011 the European region is reporting 21,700 cases. Measles is a highly contagious respiratory virus. Efforts being taken in the European Region to achieve the Elimination Target of Measles by 2015. France is the country with the highest rate of Measles; around 14,000 cases since October 2011. Cases of Measles predominantly occurred in children and young adults with no immunization history, or questionable history of immunization. In the United States, according to the CDC (Center for Disease Control) which has received a total of 156 confirmed cases of Measles, the highest reported cases since 1996. The number of deaths totals 9 from Measles in 2011 in the following countries; France - 6, has the largest number of deaths. Stay Healthy! Nurse G