Measles
cases in the U.S. reached a peak of 15 in 2011, traced, 90 percent of
the cases to other countries with lower vaccination rates, reported the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Thursday. There were 222 cases of measles in the United States last year, more than three times the usual number, according to the CDC. There were only about 60 cases per year between 2001 and 2010.
No one has died from the disease in the United States since 2008. But about 20 million people with the virus of measles worldwide each year and about 164 000 die, said Dr. Anne Schuchat, director of the Agency's Health Centre and the National Immunization Respiratory.
The agency said that in 2000, eliminated measles from the crude was, however, continue to arrive in the United States and cases in other countries. There were more than 25 measles cases reported to date imported in 2012, most of them, according to the CDC. The virus can travel the country through foreign visitors or Americans abroad, bringing the disease to enter.
Measles is highly contagious and spreads when an infected person breathing, coughing or sneezing, Schuchat said. The disease can spread before an infected person has developed the outbreak of the virus. "You can just by measles in a room where a person was exposed to the measles, even after the person left the room to get," Schuchat said Thursday.
Measles cases were found in 31 states in 2011. Last year `s scored the highest number of cases since 1996, were registered than 508 cases in the United States.
All but 22 of 222 cases last year, patients who were infected abroad or have contracted the virus from someone who had been abroad CDC. The source for the other 22 cases could not be determined. Most cases have been to Europe, where in some countries, immunization rates lower than those pursued by the United States. Europe has suffered an epidemic in 2011, more than 37,000 reports of measles cases.
France, Italy and Spain are the favorite destinations of American tourists were hit hardest by the said Schuchat.
"It` s are very important for travelers on their way to Europe, to ensure that they are aware of their plans and their children, "he said. Those who had measles or been vaccinated are at risk, is considered by the virus, the CDC said. The CDC recommends that children receive two doses of measles, mumps and rubella after 12-15 months.
Were vaccinated more than 90 percent of American children against measles, the CDC said.
"We don` t have to have measles, a lot, "said Schuchat. "Measles can be prevented. Unvaccinated people put themselves and others at risk of measles and its complications."
No one has died from the disease in the United States since 2008. But about 20 million people with the virus of measles worldwide each year and about 164 000 die, said Dr. Anne Schuchat, director of the Agency's Health Centre and the National Immunization Respiratory.
The agency said that in 2000, eliminated measles from the crude was, however, continue to arrive in the United States and cases in other countries. There were more than 25 measles cases reported to date imported in 2012, most of them, according to the CDC. The virus can travel the country through foreign visitors or Americans abroad, bringing the disease to enter.
Measles is highly contagious and spreads when an infected person breathing, coughing or sneezing, Schuchat said. The disease can spread before an infected person has developed the outbreak of the virus. "You can just by measles in a room where a person was exposed to the measles, even after the person left the room to get," Schuchat said Thursday.
Measles cases were found in 31 states in 2011. Last year `s scored the highest number of cases since 1996, were registered than 508 cases in the United States.
All but 22 of 222 cases last year, patients who were infected abroad or have contracted the virus from someone who had been abroad CDC. The source for the other 22 cases could not be determined. Most cases have been to Europe, where in some countries, immunization rates lower than those pursued by the United States. Europe has suffered an epidemic in 2011, more than 37,000 reports of measles cases.
France, Italy and Spain are the favorite destinations of American tourists were hit hardest by the said Schuchat.
"It` s are very important for travelers on their way to Europe, to ensure that they are aware of their plans and their children, "he said. Those who had measles or been vaccinated are at risk, is considered by the virus, the CDC said. The CDC recommends that children receive two doses of measles, mumps and rubella after 12-15 months.
Were vaccinated more than 90 percent of American children against measles, the CDC said.
"We don` t have to have measles, a lot, "said Schuchat. "Measles can be prevented. Unvaccinated people put themselves and others at risk of measles and its complications."
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