Rospotrebnadzor reports that measles cases have appeared in several regions of Russia, with officials asserting that the situation remains under control. The information comes from the supervisory authority’s press service, as cited by TASS.
Currently, confirmed cases are being tracked in the Novosibirsk, Samara, Moscow, and Leningrad regions, as well as in the Altai and Krasnodar Territories and in a number of other federal subjects. Health authorities stress that while the outbreak is being monitored, it is not yet widespread and is being managed with specific measures on the ground.
Officials attribute the rise in measles activity to the presence of unvaccinated individuals arriving from neighboring countries. They also note that people from countries with low vaccination coverage are participating in the epidemic dynamics, which complicates containment efforts.
Regional branches of Rospotrebnadzor report that all essential anti-epidemic actions have been implemented. These actions include identifying exposed individuals and their contacts, conducting targeted vaccination campaigns, and reinforcing surveillance to prevent further transmission. Public health teams are closely tracing chains of transmission to interrupt spread and to protect vulnerable populations.
In a broader public health directive, the leadership of Rospotrebnadzor announced a coordinated vaccination push aimed at ensuring high community immunity. Officials emphasized that strong vaccination coverage is critical to stopping outbreaks, particularly in areas with cross-border movement. The plan calls for timely administration of measles vaccines to eligible populations, with an emphasis on reaching unvaccinated workers and residents who may be at higher risk of exposure.
The authority has set clear timelines for immunization efforts, underscoring the need for rapid deployment of vaccines to curb transmission, protect children and adults, and prevent potential complications associated with the disease. Health authorities have reiterated the importance of maintaining routine immunization schedules while also addressing gaps that arise from mobility and migration. The overall aim is to preserve herd immunity levels that reduce the likelihood of new outbreaks and keep communities safer as travel and work patterns continue to evolve.