Caution on vacation, growing the number of small goddesses in Europe – BBC News in Serbian
Families who travel abroad this summer or visit relatives a warning to grow the number of smallpox cases in Europe and other regions.
In the last 25 years, there was no larger number of infected in Europe.
He is increasingly suffering in Pakistan and Nigeria.
Rates of vaccination of children in the UKs that provide smallpox protection, mumps and rubella (MMR) remains far below the recommended 95 percent, and the lowest regional rates were recorded in London, with slightly more than 73 percent vaccinated.
The United Kingdom Health Security Agency warns travelers to make sure they are regularly vaccinated and emphasizes that it is never too late for immunization.
It has been registered in 176 cases of morbil (small goddesses) by the end of April, data They are the Institute of Public Health « Dr Milan Jovanović Batut ».
The percentage of those who received the first dose of MMR vaccine in 2024. was 84.3 percent, stated « Batut ».
The latest UKHSA data on smallpox shows that the epidemic in England continues to last.
About 109 cases were confirmed in April, and 86 so far in May.
These cases were mostly in unauthorized children aged 10 years and younger.
London reported almost half of all cases in the last four weeks.
« An increase in the number of cases in England reflects what happens abroad – and it is worrying that the summer holiday season begins.
« It is necessary for everyone, especially parents of children, whether all family members received two dose of MMR vaccines, especially if they travel on vacation, » says Vanesa Salib, the united kingdom’s health security agency.
Cases of smallpox rises again in England, and the epidemics occur in Europe and many countries that have close ties with the United Kingdom, adds.
Smallpaths are easily wider and can be a dangerous disease, which leads to complications such as ear and chest infections and brain inflammation, and some children are tragically finished or have lifelong consequences.
« Nobody wants this for your child and it’s not something you want to experience when you’re on vacation, » he says.
The number of cases in Europe reached a 25-year maximum
The decline in the vaccination rate in the UK – especially from the covid pandemic – the other countries, especially in Europe, also affected.
The World Health Organization and UNICEF reported 127,350 cases of small goddesses in Europe 2024. – twice as many cases than the previous year and the largest number since 1997.
This year, an epidemic has occurred in several other European countries popular among tourists from the United Kingdom, including France, Italy, Spain and Germany.
The WHO has also reported that Romania, Pakistan, India, Thailand, Indonesia and Nigeria currently have one of the largest numbers of smallpox in the world.
It’s never too late
Great efforts to improve the rates of MMR vaccination throughout the United Kingdom, but Doctor Amanda Doyle, the National Director for Primary Health Care and Community services in the National Health Service of England (NHS) says it still has a lot of work.
« Too many babies and small children are not yet protected from these diseases, which are easily wider and can cause serious health problems.
« MMR vaccines are made free as part of a routine immunization program of the National Health Service (NHS) – and I would encourage all parents to react to calls or checks for vaccination if they think they may have missed it ».
Health experts say that everyone, regardless of the years, who did not receive two doses of the MMR vaccine, can get it, because it’s never too late.
What are small goddesses and what are the symptoms?
Smallpoxs are a very contagious disease that spreads coughing and sneezing.
Common symptoms include:
- high temperature
- painful, red and narrow eyes
- runny nose
- cough
- sneezing
Small white spots can appear in the mouth.
The stainless red or brown rash usually appears after a few days, usually on the face and behind the ears, before extending to the rest of the body.
They are harder to see them on brown and black skin.
Smallpox usually disappear within seven to ten days.
However, they can lead to pneumonia, meningitis and blindness.
Babies, children, pregnant women and all who have a weakened immune system in increased risk.
Small goddesses during pregnancy can lead to the stillbirth, miscarriage or birth of a small weight.
Small goddesses can be fatal, but it’s rare.
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