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- Amidst the current global resurgence in measles, there has also been a rise in measles cases in Kerala. The state which reports around 600 plus cases of measles every year, has already reported as many cases in the first four months of 2019.
- Over 50% measles cases has been reported in the 19-40 year age group. Further, there are also cases in the less than nine months age group.
- According to health authorities, the older age group is getting affected due to a change in epidemiology. When universal routine immunisation in childhood improves and the virus is still in circulation, the disease naturally affects the older age group who may be unimmunised or whose vaccine-derived immunity has begun to fade way.
- Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that is spread by contact with an infected person through coughing and sneezing. It can be entirely prevented with a two-dose vaccine.
- According to WHO’s preliminary global data on measles, there has been a 300% rise in measles cases worldwide during the first three months of 2019 compared with the same period in 2018.
- Eleven member states of World Health Organization South-East Asia Region (WHO SEAR) have committed to eliminate measles by 2020 at the 66th session of the WHO regional committee. India is a part of WHO SEAR.



