Measles
In terms of the Notifiable Infectious Diseases - data collection by Robert Koch Institute:Measles is a highly infectious virus disease, which only occurs in humans. It is transmitted by air and is characterised by fever, inflammation of the upper respiratory tract and a typical rash. Dreaded are complications like otitis media, lung or cerebral inflammation. Vaccinations offer an effective protection against measles. The eradication of measles is a proclaimed aim of the German health policy. To reach this goal 95% of all children must be vaccinated twice.
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- Notifiable diseases (starting from 2001)
- Vaccination coverage of children starting school
- Vaccines, preparation (daily doses, costs per dose)
- Vaccines (prescriptions, sales, daily doses)
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