ARS Occitanie warns of 11 cases of measles in Millau “the majority of cases are not vaccinated”

Ten children under eight months and one adult. This is the number of people affected by measles in Millau according to the Regional Health Agency in Occitanie, since September 17. “The majority of cases are not vaccinated or did not have a complete vaccination schedulespecifies the ARS in a press release sent this Thursday, October 3. To avoid the spread of this very contagious disease, the ARS reminds that it is important that everyone checks their vaccination status and applies barrier gestures, particularly in the presence of vulnerable people who cannot benefit from vaccination protection (infants, women pregnant, immunocompromised people).”

The first cases at the Early Childhood Center

According to our information, the first cases were reported to the Early Childhood Center in the town of Millau. “Measles is a disease that can be serious, particularly for pregnant women, infants under 6 months of age and immunocompromised people. indicates the ARS in its press release. Often wrongly considered benign, measles can lead to serious complications (pneumonitis, encephalitis, etc.) and hospitalizations. Measles is not just a childhood disease, it also affects adolescents and adults. It is characterized by a high fever, associated with a cough, nasopharyngitis or conjunctivitis, then by a rash. A sick person can contaminate up to 20 people and a person is contagious 5 days before the start of the rash and 5 days after.

What to do in case of contamination?

“If you think you have measles or if you have been in contact with an infected person, contact your doctor quickly and notify him before traveling. He will then be able to adapt his consultation method to limit the risk of contagion. Also consider to wear a mask, takes over the ARS. Vaccination (2 doses) remains the most effective way to be well protected. This vaccination is compulsory for children born from January 1, 2018. It is also recommended for adults born after 1980. Consult your health record to check that you are well protected.”