We decided to do a case-control study which is a quantitative study method. We looked at the cases of children with measles and then at the controls, which are the children without measles. We confirmed that this is indeed a measles outbreak via blood testing with NHLS and then reporting to NICD.
150 cases3 schools? infection spreadCases vs controls? common denominator
We were also able to establish that the infection spread via the children using the local transportation as they transport many children to different schools.
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O wonderful, Mr. Mayor! I am very excited to share this presentation with the people. They must have the correct information.
Community presentation - Dr N SinghPublic Health Specialist
So tomorrow, you and I will address the town. We will show them our findings. I will tell them the signs and symptoms of measles and that it is infectious. I will also tell them how it is spread. It is important to tellpeople to stay calm and consult with a medical professional if they or their children become ill. We will also tell them about the vaccination campaign that will be launched at all the schools in the community.
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Welcome Lucy to our vaccination programme! This injection will keep you safe! I am so happy that we can vaccinate all the children who were not vaccinated! You will feel a small pinch but it will be over very quickly.
Measles Vaccination CampaignUnvaccinated groups to be immunized with MMR vaccination. Vulnerable populations to received an MMR booster.
Your health matters
Okay, Nurse Thandi. My mom said that it is very important that I get this injection today. My grandmother is 89 and she still lives with us. I don't want to make her ill.