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The National Institute of Public Health of Kosovo reports an increase in measles cases due to non-vaccination

Politiko 2025-05-14 16:19:40

The National Institute of Public Health of Kosovo reports an increase in measles

Nine cases of measles were recorded in Kosovo in the second week of May among children aged 1 to 5, the National Institute of Public Health of Kosovo (NIPHK) announced on Wednesday.

The institute announced on Facebook that 4 cases have been reported from Ferizaj; 2 from Shtime and 1 case each from Lipjan, Gracanica and Fushë Kosovë/Kosovo Polje. All cases involve children who have not been vaccinated with the MMR (measles, rubella and mumps) vaccine.

"NIKSHPK warns that this is no longer just about imported cases, but about measles cases that have appeared within the community in Kosovo, directly as a result of non-vaccination," the announcement states.

What is measles?

Measles is an infection caused by a virus and, according to the WHO, is one of the most contagious diseases. It appears as a rash on the skin - initially with spots on the face and behind the ears, which then spread to the chest and back and finally to the legs.

Other symptoms that accompany measles include: fever, dry cough, runny nose, sore throat, and more. The infection occurs in stages, lasting two to three weeks. Measles can be prevented by vaccination, but in certain cases, it can also be a serious or fatal disease.

Earlier this year, the National Institute of Public Health (NIPHK) said that it “was not expected” to have an outbreak of the disease, as the vaccination rate of children against it “is high.” NIPHK says that the vaccination rate against measles in Kosovo is over 90%./ REL

 

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