Measles immunization coverage in Russia exceeds 95% – Kommersant

In some Russian regions, immunization coverage against measles does not reach the target values, which is one of the reasons for the aggravation of the situation, Rospotrebnadzor reported. The national average is over 95%. This “makes it possible to eliminate the risks of epidemic spread of the disease.”

In regions with the most difficult epidemiological situation – in the Novosibirsk, Samara regions and Dagestan – the foci are localized, Rospotrebnadzor said. TASS. Specialists of the Russian department are carrying out anti-epidemic measures and interacting with colleagues from neighboring countries. As Rospotrebnadzor notes, the Russian vaccine proves immunological and epidemiological effectiveness.

By opinion specialists of the department, the increase in the incidence of measles in Russia is associated with the “traditional period of cyclicity.” Citizens of the Russian Federation who are not vaccinated against measles are sick, as well as migrants, who account for 10% of all detected cases. Rospotrebnadzor does not see the risks of an epidemic spread of measles.

Head of Rospotrebnadzor Anna Popova earlier in April informedthat cases of the disease were registered in 44 regions. According to her, although the epidemiological situation is becoming more complicated, local foci of the disease can be “stopped very quickly”.

On the spread of measles in Russia – in the material “Kommersant” “University of measles and gas”.

Leonid Uvarchev