A special measles vaccination program has been launched by the Ministry of Health and will take conducted from November 4 to 9.
Individuals who were not previously vaccinated against measles or who have only had one dose are the focus of this program.
The vaccinations will be taken in twelve places selected from across the island, according to Dr. Hasitha Tissera, Senior Epidemiologist at the Ministry of Health’s Epidemiology Unit.
“Measles vaccination programme to be launched next week ”
Authorities report the potential resurgence of measles cases in some areas since 2023, despite Sri Lanka’s measles eradication.
Since the risk of contracting measles is quite high before this age, the vaccine is typically administered to infants at 9 months of age.
Health officials also warn that those who have only had one dose of the vaccination or have not had it are still vulnerable to contracting the disease.
