Rockin' on the Wrong Side of Vaccination 🤘💉
Coronavirus and scarlet fever infection rates have hit record highs.
Let's dive into the wild and wooly world of measles and mumps in Russia, as of 2024. Buckle up, folks - this ride's gonna be bumpy!
In a nutshell, a staggering 89.5% of those who caught measles and 90% of mumps victims didn't get their shots, according to areport from the Russian Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing (Rospotrebnadzor). And guess what? Infection rates skyrocketed:
- Mumps infections grew a whopping 13.4 times more common.
- The number of cases of rubella (German measles) almost doubled.
- The count of ephedemic parotitis (known as "third disease" or "slash fever") increased 3.5 times.
- West Nile fever cases grew threefold.
- The common cold (a.k.a. influenza) and pneumonia cases multiplied by three as well.
Now, let's talk about measles and mumps themselves.
Measles is a viral infection that spreads through the air. When you catch it, you'll notice a spike in temperature, a red rash, a cough, a runny nose, and eye swelling. Fearing not, this virus can be tamed by vaccination. Here's the skinny on doses: one dose at 12 months of age, followed by another at the ripe old age of 6.
Mumps is another viral infection that hits hard and fast, usually spreading via airborne droplets. Signs of infection include a pinkish rash, temperature, and swollen lymph nodes. Mumps can be particularly dangerous for pregnant ladies, as it might cause severe birth defects in the baby. Once again, vaccination is the key to prevention: one dose at 12 months of age, another at 6.
But, alas, the story doesn't end there. In March 2024, measles took over Eкатеринburge. A gypsy from Нижний Тагила drove down to Перм' for a wedding and left 14 new mates stricken with measles - all unvaccinated. What a party, huh?
In Свердловская Оblast', measles and mumps cases skyrocketed like never before after restrictions on international travel were lifted. Earlier in the pandeamic, the Russian government enforced border controls and limited travel, resulting in virtually no reported cases from 2020-2022.
Healthcare heroes, this is the battlefield you've been called to. Why not level up your game by arming yourself with more knowledge?
- In the realm of news and health-and-wellness, concerns over chronic diseases and medical-conditions have arisen due to a surge in infectious diseases such as measles and mumps in Russia, particularly in regions like Ekaterinburg and Sverdlovsk Oblast, where these conditions have become increasingly prevalent.
- The World of science and medical research is abuzz with new studies focusing on skin conditions, as experts link the rise in mumps cases to an increase in skin abnormalities like ephedemic parotitis (third disease) or skin rashes.
- To combat the growing threat of infectious diseases like measles and mumps, health-and-wellness advocates are emphasizing the importance of vaccination, educating the public on the role of science in preventative medicine and the reasons why immunization against these viruses is essential for individuals, communities, and overall public health.
