The situation related to the measles cases recorded in recent months is causing concern again. In fact, only in the first quarter (from the beginning of the year to 8 May 2024) were they recorded 213 in Italy and 25 in Lombardy. Paviaruns for cover by organizing a day entirely dedicated to vaccination.
Measles alert in Italy
Therefore, numerous cases have been recorded since the beginning of the year 2024 the measles alarm goes off throughout Italy. The particular increase in cases triggers prevention especially for those most at risk of developing complications, i.e. adults over 20 years of age, pregnant women, children under 5 years of age and people with immune deficiency. Complications are the pneumonia and acute encephalitis. The latter can also cause permanent neurological complications approximately 20-30% of cases.
Since 2017, vaccination has been mandatory for children. As for adults, however, for many years it was simply recommended. Despite this, vaccination remains the safest weapon to fight measlesand also allow protection for other diseases such as rubella and mumps.
Vax Day Measles
L’ATS Paviain collaboration with ASST Pavia, therefore organized a day dedicated to vaccination. Therefore theThe clinic will remain open to all citizens, to offer it free of charge to all those who have never undergone vaccination.
The day will take place on Saturday 25 May 2024, inside the Vaccination Center in Viale Indipendenza 5 in Pavia. Entrance is free and has scheduled opening hours from 9am to 1pm.
