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Increased reports of measles in the Metropolitan City of Milan, northern Italy, September 2023 to March 2024
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View Affiliations Hide AffiliationsSilvia Bianchisilvia.bianchi unimi.it
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Citation style for this article: . Increased reports of measles in the Metropolitan City of Milan, northern Italy, September 2023 to March 2024. Euro Surveill. 2024;29(16):pii=2400201. https://doi.org/10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2024.29.16.2400201 Received: 03 Apr 2024; Accepted: 11 Apr 2024
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Abstract
Since late 2023, the Metropolitan City of Milan and surrounding areas (northern Italy) have been experiencing a resurgence of measles, with most cases detected starting from January 2024. During this brief period, we observed measles in travellers from endemic areas, participants in international events, vaccinees and healthcare workers. Indigenous cases have also been identified. Even though we have not yet identified large and disruptive outbreaks, strengthening surveillance and vaccination activities is pivotal to help limit the impact of measles spread.
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