Pakistan is one of the top five countries in the world having the highest proportion of children who have not been vaccinated against measles. With this amount of infection in the country, travellers to Pakistan (and in particular Punjab & Sindh), should make sure they are immune to this serious disease. Already in 2013 there have been over 25,000 reported cases, and nearly 150 children have died in Pakistan from this completely preventable disease.
Childhood infection confers lifelong immunity – those who may not be immune should have a total of two doses of MMR vaccine.
Source: The Express Tribune
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