According to a statement from the National Institute of Public Health, 10 cases have been reported in Ferizaj, 8 in Pristina, 6 in Kaçanik, 3 in Fushë-Kosovo Polje, and two cases in Lipjan, Obiliq and Vushtrri, as well as one case in Gjilan, Shtime and Deçan.
The National Institute of Public Health has recommended that any person with suspected measles symptoms, such as high fever, rash or skin changes, cough, runny nose or conjunctivitis, immediately report to the nearest health institution.
"Given the contagiousness (easy spread. vj) "Given the high incidence of measles and the risk of its spread in the community, NIPHK calls on parents and guardians to verify the vaccination status of their children and ensure vaccination according to the regular immunization schedule at family medicine centers," the announcement states.
Vaccination is said to remain the most effective and safest measure for preventing measles, protecting unvaccinated individuals, and preserving public health.
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For about two months, 40 cases of measles were reported in Kosovo.
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During the last week, 21 new cases of measles were registered in Kosovo.
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63 confirmed measles cases in Kosovo, 11 in the last week alone
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17 measles cases in less than a month in Kosovo
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14 measles cases in Kosovo in nearly a month, NIPHK appeals for vaccination