The General Directorate of Health in Melilla has confirmed several cases of measles at the regional hospital in the Spanish-occupied enclave, according to reports from Spanish media.
Authorities indicated that the infections were detected in recent days among individuals who were not vaccinated against the disease. The cases have been linked to recent travel to Moroccan cities, raising concerns that the virus may have been contracted there.
In response, Melilla’s health officials have issued a warning about the potential for an outbreak and advised the public to take preventive measures. The city’s Social Policies and Public Health Department has recommended that all individuals born after January 1, 1978, review their vaccination records to ensure they have received two doses of the measles vaccine.
Health authorities have urged those unsure of their immunization status, or those who may have missed a dose, to visit designated health centers for vaccination. Special emphasis has been placed on individuals working in education and healthcare sectors, given their higher exposure risk.
The alert highlights growing concerns over measles resurgence in areas with declining vaccination rates, reinforcing the need for strict immunization policies to prevent further spread.
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