An unvaccinated French boy has been blamed for reintroducing measles to Costa Rica, with the country previously being free of the disease for five years.
Unvaccinated boy reintroduces measles. Source:istock An unvaccinated five-year-old boy visiting Costa Rica with his parents is suspected of having reintroduced measles to the Central American country, which had been free of the virus for five years. For unknown reasons the French parents did not get their child vaccinated against the highly contagious disease. The young boy became infected and then reportedly accompanied his parents on a holiday to Costa Rica.
“Our country enjoys very good vaccination coverage in general, however, it is always important, in order to avoid particular cases and their possible complications, that those in charge of minors ensure that children have the complete vaccination scheme,” the Ministry of Health said. The country’s health ministry has sent out a warning for residents to make sure they are up to date with their vaccinations.
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