The Department of Health has warned the public of rising cases of rubella, commonly known as measles, around the country.

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

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

The NICD said the outbreak is primarily affecting children under ten and pregnant women.

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NICD confirms 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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'Immunity gap' drives rubella outbreak in South Africa

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 […]

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

Johannesburg – South Africa has recorded more than 8 700 IgM-positive (immunoglobulin M) cases of Rubella, mostly among children. The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) on Wednesday, (18 December 2024, said the reason for the large number of cases this year, compared with previous years, was that many children entered 2024 without prior exposure to rubella, or without being vaccinated against the disease. A prominent symptom of …

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

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South African health authority issues warning about rubella amid rising infections

South Africa has had more than 10 000 reported cases of measles and rubella this year, with children between the ages of five and nine making up more than half of these cases, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to the National Institute for Communicable Diseases of South Africa (NICD), it is the largest amount of measles and rubella cases in South Africa since 2015. The NICD surveyed cases of measles and rubella from 1 January to 16 November thi…

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Measles and rubella cases in South Africa hit decade-high

By Akani Nkuna The National Institute for Communicable Diseases points to a substantial number of unimmunised children as the reason behind the spike in rubella cases in 2024, highlighting the need for improved vaccination rates and infection control measures. “The reason for the large number of cases this year, compared with previous years, is because many children entered 2024 without prior exposure to rubella, or without being vaccinated agai…

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