In the Chernivtsi region in 2025, a 10-year-old child died of measles. He was not vaccinated.

A mortal case was confirmed by the Department of Health of the Chernivtsi Regional State Administration. On the Facebook page, the press service said that epidemiologists conducted an investigation, identified contact persons and organized medical supervision of them. Therefore, in this cell, the further spread of infection was stopped.

Doctors emphasized that in order to form collective immunity, it is necessary that the vaccination level reaches 95–98% both at the level of regions and the country as a whole.

According to statistics, in the Chernivtsi region, 23.5% of children who should receive measles against measles in 2024 have not yet done this. Among the main reasons:.

-Refusal of parents due to religious beliefs;

- fears of side effects;

- unreasonable postponement of vaccination.

Measles are a high-contagious viral disease that is transmitted by airborne droplets, weakens immunity and makes the body vulnerable to other infections.

9 out of 10 non -cocked people in contact with the patient,.

What complications can measles? - pneumonia;

- Hearing loss (otitis);

- meningitis and encephalitis;

- subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (fatal brain damage);

- prolonged weakening of the immune system.

Doctors recalled that children can be vaccinated for free. To do this, you can consult a family doctor or in the CPMSP.

The first dose needs to be done at 12 months, the second - at 6 years old.