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Different measles outbreaks in Belgium, January to June 2016 - a challenge for public health

Tine Grammens1, Virginie Maes, Veronik Hutse

  • 1Service of Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases, Department of Public Health and Surveillance, Scientific Institute of Public Health, Brussels, Belgium.

Euro Surveillance : Bulletin Europeen Sur Les Maladies Transmissibles = European Communicable Disease Bulletin
|August 20, 2016
PubMed

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Measles outbreaks in Belgium during early 2016 caused severe complications, especially in adults. Public health learned crucial lessons about controlling measles transmission in healthcare settings.

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Measles outbreaks occurred in Belgium during the first half of 2016 across three regions.
  • Challenges included severe complications in adults, nosocomial transmission, and healthcare worker infections.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the measles outbreaks in Belgium.
  • To identify lessons learned for public health management and prevention.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of reported measles cases.
  • Review of public health interventions and outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Multiple measles outbreaks were documented in Belgium.
  • Significant challenges were identified regarding adult complications and healthcare-associated infections.

Conclusions:

  • Outbreaks highlighted the need for enhanced measles surveillance.
  • Lessons learned emphasize improved infection control and vaccination strategies for vulnerable populations.
Keywords:
Measleseliminationepidemiologyoutbreakvaccine-preventable diseases

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