The emergence of recent measles cases has increased parents’ concern and their interest in vaccinating their children with the MRP vaccine.
Pediatrician Albina Bektashi Qerimi has noted an increase in requests for vaccination and urged parents to follow the established immunization schedule.
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“We urge parents to ensure that their children receive the vaccine on time. They are safe, do not cause what parents claim they cause, and are the safest way to protect against and prevent the disease. The number has clearly increased since yesterday, with around 20 MRP vaccines administered today, something that did not happen last month,” pediatrician Albina Bektashi Qerimi said. 05:22
Parents’ concern has also been heightened by the confusion between the symptoms of chickenpox and those of measles. According to the pediatrician, these are two different diseases and there is no reason to panic.
“Both diseases are infectious, and in both cases they begin with a high fever. However, the clinical presentation differs, particularly in the way the skin changes appear. In chickenpox, they appear after a few days, while in measles they appear when the fever begins to subside. Complications are much more severe with measles than with chickenpox,” said Albina Bektashi Qerimi, pediatrician.
So far, five measles cases have been confirmed. Two of those affected are infants under 12 months old who have not yet reached the age for vaccination. There are 14,000 MRP vaccines available, while additional doses can be secured if needed.
