The number of measles cases is growing in Georgia January 2024

The number of measles cases is growing in Georgia January 2024

Растет число заболеваний корью в Грузии. Только за январь текущего года было зафиксировано 16 случаев заболевания корью, что существенно превышает число заболевших за весь предыдущий год 2023, когда было отмечено всего 26 случаев. Особенно беспокойным является факт, что большинство зараженныхлюди в возрасте от 20 до 40 лет.

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Director of Central Children's Hospital named after Iashvili, Ivane Chkhaidze, noted that although the situation cannot be called catastrophic, measles outbreaks in various countries highlight the need to take action. Parents are strongly advised to vaccinate their children on time to protect them from this dangerous infection.

Measles in Georgia

Measles in Georgia is considered throughout the world to be one of the most contagious diseases in the world and is transmitted by airborne droplets. The main symptoms of the disease include fever, cough, runny nose and a characteristic rash over the body. Such cases highlight the importance of preventive measures and infection control in the community.

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