[SAnews.gov.za] The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has reported a significant rise in rubella cases across the country.

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South Africa: SA Reports Surge in Seasonal Rubella Cases Among Children

Children, pregnant women at higher risk of serious health complications from highly contagious viral infection, warns health department - Anadolu Ajansı

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10137 positive cases recorded nationwide.

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Rubella outbreak said to be caused by lack of vaccination

The National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) has reported an increase in rubella cases across the country. The NICD says 8543 cases have occurred in children under 15 years of age, with the bulk occurring in the 5-9-year age group. Additionally, the number of cases in 2024 is exceeding the number of rubella cases identified through fever-rash surveillance cases since 2015. NICD SAYS RUBELLA CASES IN 2024 ARE THE HIGHEST SINCE 2015  The…

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NICD reports surge in rubella cases - Here's what you should know

South Africa's Department of Health on Thursday, December 19, warned the public about a significant surge in rubella cases across the country, with more than 10,000 cases re...

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South African health officials issue warning about rubella amid rising infections

Data indicates that 98% (8, 543 out of 8, 723) of these cases have affected children under 15 years old, mainly in the 5 to 9 year age group.

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Surge in seasonal rubella cases among children across SA

By Doreen Mokgolo 
National health authorities are alarmed by a rise in rubella cases, with over 10,000 reported this year, primarily affecting unvaccinated children under 15. The public is urged to vaccinate and seek care for symptoms like fever and rash, as rubella poses risks, especially to pregnant women in early pregnancy.   National health authorities are on high alert following a marked increase in cases of a highly contagious disease com…

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Rubella spreads among young children

Fri 20 December 2024: The National Department of Health has stated that there is no need for the public to panic despite the rising number of rubella cases in the country.  However, citizens are encouraged to urgently visit their nearest health facilities if they experience symptoms of rubella. The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) […]

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CALLS FOR CALM AS RUBELLA CASES RISE

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) says it is currently facing a significant surge in rubella cases nationwide. A total number of 10137 positive cases of rubella have been identified in the country between January and November 2024. 98% of these cases affected children under 15 years old, with the majority occurring in the 5-9 year age group.   This surge is reportedly due to a large number of children entering the year […]

South Africa: SA Reports Surge in Seasonal Rubella Cases Among Children

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