The incidence of measles in Russia is unstable. He drew attention in his meeting with Gennady Onishchenko, academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, professor, doctor of medical sciences. TASSThere is no talk of an epidemic.
“I will not say that there is a pandemic or an increase in epidemic cases today. Yes, there is a disease today. But at a sporadic level, ”the expert noted.
Onishchenko added that such an event should not have happened.
According to Rospotrebnadzor, measles cases are recorded in some regions of Russia, but the situation is under control, according to the ministry.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, tens of millions of children worldwide denied in lifesaving measles vaccines in both rich and poor countries. Limited access to health centers, lack of personal protective equipment for health workers and fear of contracting the coronavirus have caused major disruptions to vaccination programs. As a result, in November 2022, the World Health Organization declared measles “an imminent threat in all parts of the world”.