In Europe, the cases are on the rise. Where are the highest and low numbers recorded?
AdvertisementLast year, measles cases have increased almost 10 times compared to 2023.
In the latest numbers of March 2025, 1 097 cases were reported, according to the Monthly Report of the European Disease Prevention and Control Center (ECDC) that 809 were confirmed as infections.
Romania He recorded a large number of diseases in the EU, and 397 people were infected.
161 confirmed cases continued with the Netherlands (95) and Italy (60).
On the other hand, at least nine EU countries have not announced a case.
In March this year, France is the only country that has announced a death of the disease.
Already in 2024, the EU and the European economic location found more than 35,000 people, and 23 people died of the disease.
Of those who were diagnosed with the disease in 2024, a quarter of the age of 14 were over 14 years old.
Measures are one of the most infectious diseases in the world, and it is spread by air -keeper viruses.
Usually, it affects the respiratory system and causes symptoms such as fever, cough, nasal discharge and rash.
In severe cases, measles can cause pneumonia, encephalitis, dehydration and blindness.
According to ECDC data, between 2020 and 2025, March 2024 has registered nearly 3 967 cases.
To avoid eruption of measles and protect the vulnerable population, at least 95% of the qualified vaccine should be obtained from measles vaccine, Babira and Rubella (MMR).
Only Hungary, Malta, Slovakia and Portugal recorded the necessary coverage for both sizes.
The remaining vaccine in Europe has not yet reached this goal.
Advertisement“The number of vaccines and the right time is important for great security,” says ECDC Director Pameela Randy-Wagner.
Video editor Mert Cane Yilmas
