(haipo) – A one-year-old baby died today (Wednesday, 4/2/26) from measles. This is the 14th case of measles death this year. The Ministry of Health reiterates that measles is a preventable disease through an effective and safe vaccine, and the vaccine saves lives. The Ministry also emphasizes the importance of arriving on time to receive medical treatment when symptoms appear or when infection with the disease is suspected. Arriving on time saves lives.
The Ministry of Health informed Lahi Pa:
The Ministry of Health is updating that a one-year-old unvaccinated baby died today from measles. Of the 13 other deaths, most of the deceased were healthy babies with no underlying illnesses who were not vaccinated.
The Ministry of Health reiterates that measles is a preventable disease through an effective and safe vaccine. The vaccine saves lives.
Vaccination recommendations:
It is recommended that all children be vaccinated at the age of one and at the age of six (as part of the routine vaccination program).
In outbreak areas, it is recommended:
• Introduction of the second vaccine dose at the age of one and a half.
• Recommendation for an additional dose of vaccine for infants aged 6-11 months in outbreak areas and when traveling to places with an outbreak.
The Ministry of Health recommends that those who are not vaccinated, as well as parents of infants who received one vaccine at the age of 6-11 months, avoid participating in multi-participant events in outbreak areas due to the risk of infection.