Measles Surveillance in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region. Epidemiological Update as of March 21, 2018.
Key Points
An increase in the number of cases was observed starting in week 50 of 2017, which accelerated in week 4 of 2018
68% of reported cases reside in Gironde
22% were hospitalized (including one fatality)
83% of cases were not properly vaccinated (self-reported data)
More than a quarter of cases (160, or 26%) occurred in clusters (universities, healthcare facilities, schools, the traveling community, etc.)
In relation to
Our latest news
news
Launch of the “Heating, Health, Buildings, and Urban Planning” Network:...
news
2026 “Sexual Behavior” Survey (ERAS) for men who have sex with men
news