161 confirmed measles cases, one death reported in Kozhikode
Officials say preventive measures will be strengthened and vaccination coverage expanded with the help of other government departments in the coming days
In Kozhikode district, authorities have reported 161 confirmed measles cases and 116 suspected cases this year, resulting in one death. Health officials revealed that the disease primarily spreads among unvaccinated individuals. To combat this, the health department plans to strengthen preventive measures and expand vaccination coverage in collaboration with other government departments.
Measles vaccination is accessible at all government health centers. The two-dose vaccine series, administered between nine and twelve months and between sixteen and twenty-four months, is proven to be highly effective. If children miss vaccination, they can still receive the injections up to the age of five. At a meeting chaired by Assistant Collector Malavika G. Nair, District Medical Officer L.T. Saritha Kumari presented a report detailing the situation.
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