The Challenges in Eradication of Measles and Its Re-emergence in North-Eastern State of Meghalaya
Journal Title: Journal of Communicable Diseases - Year 2017, Vol 49, Issue 3
Abstract
Measles is a highly transmissible viral disease, resulting in complications in over 30% of cases, which may be even fatal at times. After eradication of other viral diseases like smallpox and polio, measles is considered to be the next target for eradication. Though the tools to fight measles are potent and morbillivirus vaccines have proven to be very effective with eradication of rinderpest; the challenges that lay ahead for measles eradication are varied and many. Health of the population and changing demographics of the disease, awareness and religious beliefs, terrorism and social unrest, natural disasters, resources and logistics are few issues among the lot. It is pertinent that these issues are appropriately addressed and the vaccine coverage is steadily increased and maintained for achieving measles eradication. Any stagnancy or lag in the program may result in outbreaks.
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Dr. Amrita Sarkar
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- DOI 10.24321/0019.5138.201724
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