摘要
Objective:An investigation of an outbreak of measles in a district in Nigeria was initiated following confirmation of the outbreak.The objectives of the study were to assess the size and determine the cause of the outbreak. Methods:Visits were made to health facilities and affected communities.Cases were line-listed using specified forms and descriptive epidemiology carried out on collected data.Results:A total of 18 cases and 0 deaths were identified over a period of six weeks.Two of the cases(11%) were 【 9 months of age.The proportion of zero-dose children was 39%.Conclusion:Low herd immunity was suggested as the cause of the outbreak.
Objective:An investigation of an outbreak of measles in a district in Nigeria was initiated following confirmation of the outbreak.The objectives of the study were to assess the size and determine the cause of the outbreak. Methods:Visits were made to health facilities and affected communities.Cases were line-listed using specified forms and descriptive epidemiology carried out on collected data.Results:A total of 18 cases and 0 deaths were identified over a period of six weeks.Two of the cases(11%) were < 9 months of age.The proportion of zero-dose children was 39%.Conclusion:Low herd immunity was suggested as the cause of the outbreak.
