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INSIDECOSTARICA.COM | COSTA RICA NEWS |   Friday 13 January 2012


Costa Rica Measles And Rubella Free: First In The Americas

Costa Rica became the first American country to eradicate measles and rubella, with the last case of measles reported in 1999 and rubella in 2001. That means the country has been free of the diseases for over ten years.

As a result, health authorities will seek the Pan American Health Organization and World Health Organization certify Costa Rica on this historic achievement.

"We want to be evaluated and stating that Costa Rica is the first country in America to eradicate measles and rubella, this would be a success because from the standpoint of public health would be an example for the rest of the world," said Deputy Health minister, Adolfo Ortiz.

The picture is very different, for example, in European countries where thousands of cases are reported and resulting deaths.

Both measles and rubella cause malformations in the case of children, pneumonia can end their lives.

Indeed, health authorities are concerned about an outbreak in Ecuador, where more than a 100 cases reported, affecting a population that does have not adequate vaccination coverage.

Health authorities will be seeking certification in this month.
 

 

 

 
 
 
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