The Russian health authorities report that measles vaccination coverage exceeds 95 percent on average nationwide. This information comes from the press service cited by TASS. The high level of vaccination is described as sufficient to prevent the disease from spreading as an epidemic. Yet officials warn that some regions still show lower vaccination rates, which can worsen the situation in those areas.
As of April 20, measles cases have been traced to regions facing the most challenging epidemiological conditions, including the Novosibirsk region, the Republic of Dagestan, and the Samara region. This localization indicates where public health measures must be intensified. The measles virus is described as genetically stable, with mutations remaining minimal over time.
Earlier statements from Rospotrebnadzor linked the rise in measles incidence in Russia since late 2022 to the natural cyclical pattern of the disease. The current epidemic dynamics also involve travelers and migrant arrivals from neighboring countries, as well as segments of the population that remain unvaccinated. — Source: Rospotrebnadzor.