South Africans warned of rising measles cases

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South Africa: Health Department Warns of Rise of Rubella - South African News Briefs - December 20, 2024

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'Do not panic': Health Department sounds alarm on rising rubella cases across South Africa

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'Immunity gap' drives rubella outbreak in South Africa

Immunity gaps during the pandemic drive a dramatic rise in rubella cases in SA, with over 8,700 infections reported by September 2024.

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News24 | 'Immunity gap' behind flare-up in rubella cases

An "immunity gap" has resulted in a flare-up in rubella cases across the country, with the number markedly higher than previous years.

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The NICD has warned of an increase in Rubella cases

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) says it is currently facing a significant surge in rubella cases nationwide. As of the end of September, the country has recorded over 8,700 positive cases. 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 with no prior rubella exposure or […]

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South Africa: Health Department Warns of Rise of Rubella – South African News Briefs – December 20, 2024

Health Department Warns of Rising Rubella Cases Nationwide The National Department of Health has raised awareness about a surge in laboratory-confirmed rubella cases across the country, reports IOL. The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has recorded 10,137 positive rubella cases between January and November 2024, a significant increase compared to last year. Department […]