Increased Reports of Measles in the Metropolitan City of Milan, Northern Italy, September 2023 to March 2024

Overview

Journal Euro Surveill

Specialty Infectious Diseases

Date 2024 Apr 19

PMID 38639092

Authors

Maria Gori

Clara Fappani

Silvia Bianchi

Sabrina Senatore

Daniela Colzani

Priscilla Pasutto

Melissa Baggieri

Silvia Gioacchini

Antonella Marchi

Paola Bucci

Emilio DUgo

Marino Faccini

Danilo Cereda

Luigi Vezzosi

Elisabetta Tanzi

Fabio Magurano

Antonella Amendola

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Abstract

Since late 2023, the Metropolitan City of Milan and surrounding areas (northern Italy) have been experiencing a resurgence of measles, with most cases detected starting from January 2024. During this brief period, we observed measles in travellers from endemic areas, participants in international events, vaccinees and healthcare workers. Indigenous cases have also been identified. Even though we have not yet identified large and disruptive outbreaks, strengthening surveillance and vaccination activities is pivotal to help limit the impact of measles spread.

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