香港、台湾、グアム、につづきカナダも注意喚起を発表。
編集部あてにも、毎日のように海外の感染症関係者から個人問い合わせメールがきてますので、そのうち他の国でも載せるのではないかとおもいます。（なぜ先進国でこんなことになっているんだオーマイガー！という書き出しが多い）
麻疹のときのように外務省マターにならないといいんですが…。
スポーツ選手が遠征中に発症とかも怖いですね。
お知り合いにスポーツドクターがいたら出発前にワクチン・免疫確認を、、と伝言をお願いします。
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Rubella (German measles) in Japan
Released: May 24, 2013
Travel Health Notice
There is a large, ongoing outbreak of rubella, also known as German measles, in Japan.
Cases are mainly concentrated in cities with spread to surrounding areas. The peak season for rubella in Japan is often early summer; therefore, the number of cases will likely continue to increase.
Rubella is a highly contagious viral disease that occurs in cycles in Japan and in most countries in the world, other than those in the Americas, where cases are occasional and sporadic as a result of high immunization rates.
However, exposure is possible anywhere where travellers gather, e.g., airports. It is usually a mild illness that most often affects children, but if a pregnant woman catches rubella, it can cause serious health complications for her unborn baby.
The number of rubella cases reported globally has decreased significantly in the last decade.
However, people of any age who have not been successfully vaccinated or have not had rubella disease are at risk of being infected.
The Public Health Agency of Canada reminds travellers to make sure their rubella vaccination is up-to-date.
Recommendations
Consult a health care provider or visit a travel health clinic, preferably six weeks before you travel.
Get vaccinated
Canadians are reminded to keep all routine vaccinations up-to-date. See provincial/territorial immunization schedules for further information.
Travellers should be up-to-date on rubella immunization regardless of their travel destination.
Infants and Children:
One dose of a rubella-containing vaccine should be given for routine immunization.
Adolescents and Adults:
Adults who do not have proof of receiving a rubella-containing vaccine on or after their first birthday or proof of immunity should receive one dose of rubella-containing vaccine.
You may be protected against rubella if:
You have documented proof of vaccination with a rubella-containing vaccine on or after your first birthday.
You have proof of immunity (e.g. through blood testing).
Monitor your health
If you develop symptoms similar to rubella when you return to Canada, you should see a health care provider.
Describe your symptoms to your health care provider before your appointment, so that he/she can arrange to see you without exposing others to rubella.
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編集部あてにも、毎日のように海外の感染症関係者から個人問い合わせメールがきてますので、そのうち他の国でも載せるのではないかとおもいます。（なぜ先進国でこんなことになっているんだオーマイガー！という書き出しが多い）
麻疹のときのように外務省マターにならないといいんですが…。
スポーツ選手が遠征中に発症とかも怖いですね。
お知り合いにスポーツドクターがいたら出発前にワクチン・免疫確認を、、と伝言をお願いします。
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Rubella (German measles) in Japan
Released: May 24, 2013
Travel Health Notice
There is a large, ongoing outbreak of rubella, also known as German measles, in Japan.
Cases are mainly concentrated in cities with spread to surrounding areas. The peak season for rubella in Japan is often early summer; therefore, the number of cases will likely continue to increase.
Rubella is a highly contagious viral disease that occurs in cycles in Japan and in most countries in the world, other than those in the Americas, where cases are occasional and sporadic as a result of high immunization rates.
However, exposure is possible anywhere where travellers gather, e.g., airports. It is usually a mild illness that most often affects children, but if a pregnant woman catches rubella, it can cause serious health complications for her unborn baby.
The number of rubella cases reported globally has decreased significantly in the last decade.
However, people of any age who have not been successfully vaccinated or have not had rubella disease are at risk of being infected.
The Public Health Agency of Canada reminds travellers to make sure their rubella vaccination is up-to-date.
Recommendations
Consult a health care provider or visit a travel health clinic, preferably six weeks before you travel.
Get vaccinated
Canadians are reminded to keep all routine vaccinations up-to-date. See provincial/territorial immunization schedules for further information.
Travellers should be up-to-date on rubella immunization regardless of their travel destination.
Infants and Children:
One dose of a rubella-containing vaccine should be given for routine immunization.
Adolescents and Adults:
Adults who do not have proof of receiving a rubella-containing vaccine on or after their first birthday or proof of immunity should receive one dose of rubella-containing vaccine.
You may be protected against rubella if:
You have documented proof of vaccination with a rubella-containing vaccine on or after your first birthday.
You have proof of immunity (e.g. through blood testing).
Monitor your health
If you develop symptoms similar to rubella when you return to Canada, you should see a health care provider.
Describe your symptoms to your health care provider before your appointment, so that he/she can arrange to see you without exposing others to rubella.
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