Caribbean territories better prepared to prevent imported measles sparking outbreaks
WASHINGTON - It’s been more than 25 years since the Caribbean reported its last case of indigenous measles. But the risk of imported cases has persisted because measles continues to circulate in countries around More...
Measles resurfaces in Venezuela; PAHO urges rapid increase in vaccination to stop spread throughout region
WASHINGTON, D.C. - While 34 member states of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) remain measles free, endemic transmission of the virus has now been re-established in Venezuela. And to stop further spread More...
Vaccination rate too low on Curaçao
WILLEMSTAD - Curaçao must be better vaccinated. This is according to the desire of the Minister of Health, Environment and Nature Suzanne Camelia-Römer. The average percentage of vaccinated people is between 80 More...
Get vaccinated against measles and rubella before travelling to the World Cup, advises PAHO/WHO
WASHINGTON - The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) has recommended that all those travelling to the 2018 FIFA World Cup ensure that they´re up-to-date with all their vaccinations, More...
