“Another 18 vaccination nurses from New Zealand are headed for Samoa to help the nation clamp down on the growing measles epidemic.”
New Zealand sends more help to fight measles
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Another 18 vaccination nurses from New Zealand are headed for Samoa to help the nation clamp down on...“Measles has been one of several serious epidemics the Philippines has battled this year– health officials have reported over 42,200 cases through early October, including 560 deaths.” outbreaknewstoday.com/philippines-measles-cases-up-dramatically-in-bicol-73834/
The government of Samoa has issued a State of Emergency regarding the current measles epidemic.MEASLES EPIDEMIC
Orders of State of Emergency
GOVT. PRESS SECRETARIAT; In view of Samoa being in a State of Emergency, the following ORDERS, are in effect immediately pursuant to Article 106 of the Constitution:
(a) that MMR vaccinations for members of the public who have not yet received a vaccination injection, is now a mandatory legal requirement for all of Samoa.
(b) that the Ministry of Health (through the resolution of the Disaster Advisory and National Advisory Committee) is to publish its program and schedule for the new vaccination program by Monday 18th November. This must include the confirmation of:
• Location;
• Dates for vaccinations for each Location;
• Modes of Transport (where available);
• Age brackets that will be prioritized;
• Any other health precautions required for the members of the public.
(c) that all schools in Samoa including the National University of Samoa (NUS) are closed forthwith, until further notice; and all Government administered examinations that were pending are hereby postponed until further notice.
(d) that all public gatherings cannot henceforth include the presence of children up to the age of 17.
(e) that at all National Hospitals, only one (1) family member caregiver can attend to the care of any person who is hospitalized anywhere in Samoa.
(f) that unless they are requiring medical attention, no child under the age of 18 can attend to any medical facility.
(g) That the Ministry of Police are ordered to keep the peace, support staff and families of the hospitals, and attend to assisting the National Hospitals to assist with monitoring the visitors.
(h) All public servants are to attend to their jobs and responsibilities, until any further notice.
The Orders of State of Emergency are in effect immediately as of today following the endorsement by the Member of the Council of Deputies Afioga Le Mamea Lemalu Su’a Tuiletufuga Leatuavao Ropati Mualia , acting in the absence of the Head of State and after consultation with Cabinet.
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In big global health news, the European Commission has granted Merck Sharp and Dohme B.V. marketing ...Infectious person visited Mullumbimby IGA and Liberty Service Station a few days ago.
Are you up to date with your vaccinations?MEASLES ALERT ISSUED FOR MULLUMBIMBY
Health authorities have issued a measles alert for Mullumbimby after a person from Queensland visited the town while infectious.
The North Coast Public Health Unit is urging people to look out for symptoms, especially after visiting a number of locations where the infected person attended.
These locations include: the Mullumbimby IGA on November the 2nd, and the Liberty Petrol Station on November the 3rd.
Health Unit acting director, Greg Bell, says anyone who visited those areas at the same time as the infected person should watch for measles symptoms until November 21st.
"Symptoms include: fever, sore eyes and a cough followed three or four days later by a red, blotchy rash that spreads from the head to the rest of the body," says Mr Bell.
"Measles is highly contagious and spreads through the air when someone who is infectious with the disease coughs or sneezes,".
Mr Bell is encouraging Mullumbimby residents to check they are up-to-date on their vaccinations for protection.
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