The comeback of measles
Measles explodes in 2025: what do we do?
Nearly 200 cases in France this year, twice as many as last year! This ultra-contagious virus infects the respiratory tract before spreading throughout the body. 1 patient can infect 20 - as easily as a cold!
Fever, cough, rash... but above all serious complications for 1 in 5 people: pneumonia, encephalitis, hospitalization, and babies at risk. Over a third of sufferers are under the age of 4. And during pregnancy, the risk of spontaneous abortion or premature delivery increases.
The solution? Vaccination! Two doses, and you're protected. Over 70% of cases occur in unvaccinated or partially vaccinated people. The vaccine is safe, effective and accessible.
In the meantime: wash your hands, use disposable tissues and isolate yourself if you have symptoms. Let's play together and protect ourselves!
Jean-Pierre Vartanian, Director of the Virology Department and head of the Virus and Cellular Stress Unit, reminds us of the urgent need to act in the face of this outbreak.
(video in french, English subtitles available)