Measles, tetanus, papillomavirus, Covid: a week will remind you when and why to get vaccinated

Measles: a silent epidemic

Since March 19, 2024, the Regional Health Agency has identified approximately ten cases of measles in the Nima nursery. “Small Epidemic” notes ARS”,all cases are unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated children.” In a letter sent to relatives, the Regional Health Agency orders an inspection “If you or your children have had measles or been vaccinated (an update may be scheduled). “We must not let our guard down” we insist in the Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases of the Perpignan Hospital. “To avoid a measles epidemic, 95 percent vaccination coverage is needed. Even if this vaccine is now mandatory, Vaccination Week is aimed at raising awareness.”

Tetanus: vaccination at 25, 45 and 65 years of age

“Tetanus is a disease that cannot be eradicated because its reservoir is the environment. And even if it is rare, we still die from tetanus. We still need to remember the necessary reminders for everyone at 25 years old, 45 years old, 65 years old. older and then every 10 years. People who garden or do housework are more at risk. An (re)update is absolutely necessary, given the effectiveness of the vaccine, it would be a shame to die of tetanus in 2024.

Papillomavirus: both boys and girls

A vaccination campaign has started in French colleges since October 2023. Without much success. “We vaccinated 10% of children aged 5 years.^e. But APC reports an increase in vaccine appointments through direct consultations with doctors. It is important to reiterate that boys, like girls, need to be vaccinated between the ages of 11 and 19, and in some cases up to 26 years of age. This is important for both boys and girls! The goal is to eradicate induced cancer. In Australia and Sweden, where vaccination against human papillomavirus is more common, there has actually been a reduction in the incidence of cancer and precancerous lesions.

Covid: think about the most vulnerable

“We are still accepting hospitalizations for Covid-19 at SMIT in Perpignan. Serious cases remain. We know that vaccination protects against serious cases. Therefore, we must continue to vaccinate the most vulnerable people: older people over 65 and people with weakened immune systems. You should always get a booster vaccination every six months.”