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The Ministry of Health & the Environment says it is currently investigating a suspected case of measles that was imported into Antigua & Barbuda.<\/p>\n

Measles is a highly contagious disease which is characterized by high fever, cough, runny nose and a fine, red skin rash which starts on the face and spreads to the body.\u00a0 If you or anyone in your family experiences fever with a rash, please go to your doctor or nearest health center immediately.<\/p>

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Measles is caused by a virus and is spread through coughing and sneezing. There is no specific antiviral treatment. However, the safe and effective measles vaccine that is administered as part of our country\u2019s vaccination programme provides lifelong protection against the disease.<\/p>

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The Ministry is therefore urging parents and guardians to ensure that they and their children are adequately immunized against measles, mumps and rubella with the MMR vaccine.\u00a0Persons who have not been vaccinated or parents who are not sure of their child\u2019s vaccination status, should be taken to your family doctor or the nearest health center immediately for further advice and to get the vaccine.<\/p>\n

In 2016, the Region of the Americas including Antigua and Barbuda was certified as being free of measles. Although we are awaiting laboratory confirmation of the disease, we must remain vigilant to ensure that there is no in-country transmission. \u00a0Let us work together to ensure that Antigua and Barbuda retains its measles free status.<\/p>

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