As the measles outbreak continues, a total of 36 cases have now been registered in Latvia, according to data published by the Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (SPKC).
Previously, SPKC had reported 31 cases.
According to the latest data, 12 of those infected are children aged six to ten, 13 are aged 11 to 15, and one case has been recorded in the 16 to 20 age group.
The remaining cases involve adults, including one person aged 31 to 35, two aged 36 to 40, three aged 41 to 45, three aged 46 to 50, and one aged 51 to 55.
It has been reported that a significant number of cases are linked to students at Riga Waldorf School.
SPKC is urging parents and family doctors to check children’s vaccination status.
According to the national immunisation schedule, the first dose of the measles vaccine should be administered between 12 and 15 months of age, with a booster dose at seven years.
If vaccination has not been carried out at the recommended age, individuals can still receive it as a state-funded healthcare service up to the age of 25.
SPKC reminds that measles is a highly contagious viral disease, primarily spread through airborne respiratory droplets that can remain suspended in indoor air. Infection can therefore occur not only through direct contact with an infected person but also by staying in a room where a measles patient has been within the previous two hours.
If symptoms characteristic of measles appear—such as fever, runny nose, cough, red eyes, followed by a red blotchy rash—it is strongly recommended to stay at home, contact a doctor, inform them about possible exposure, and carefully follow medical advice.
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